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Diplomats from 18 Muslim-majority countries condemn Israeli strike on Nasser hospital
Foreign ministers from 18 Muslim-majority countries condemned an Israeli strike on Nasser Medical Complex in Khan Younis, which killed at least six people, including a child and a surgeon. They said the attack and continuing assaults on Palestinians threaten the Gaza ceasefire and may violate international humanitarian law.
The joint declaration also accused Israel of obstructing essential aid, including medical supplies and winter provisions. The ministers warned that children face worsening risks as water, sanitation and healthcare systems falter, and called for the truce to be upheld and aid deliveries allowed without hindrance.
In short
- 18 countries condemned the strike on Nasser hospital.
- At least six people, including a child and surgeon, were killed.
- Ministers called for the truce to be upheld and aid to enter Gaza.
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The case for
The ministers’ condemnation can be grounded in the protection of civilians and medical care: a strike that killed patients and a surgeon at a medical complex, amid deteriorating water and health services, raises grave humanitarian concerns. Their argument is that continued attacks and limits on essential aid endanger civilians and could undermine the ceasefire, so Israel should uphold the truce and allow aid through.
The case against
A cautious counterargument is that the reported deaths and the ministers’ claims do not, on their own, establish the strike’s circumstances, intended target or legality; those require independent evidence and assessment under the laws of armed conflict. Israel may argue that military action is directed at a legitimate security threat and that aid restrictions are tied to security concerns, while maintaining that the ceasefire’s terms and alleged violations should be assessed impartially.
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