# Israeli strike on Nasser hospital kills six, Gaza ministry reports

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/israeli-strike-on-gaza-hospital-kills-six-palestinians-health-ministry-says/
- Published: 2026-11-12T16:54:12+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-12T21:00:55+00:00
- Original publisher: BBC World (publisher lean: Centre)
- Original article: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/ckzd9p7e4eqeo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
- Topics: Health, Medicine, Middle East, World

## Key points

- Six people were killed and about 30 injured at Nasser hospital.
- The strike damaged surgical wards and other hospital areas.
- Israel said it targeted Hamas fighters; Hamas disputed its account.

## Summary

An Israeli air strike hit Nasser hospital in Khan Younis overnight, killing six Palestinians and injuring about 30, according to Gaza’s health ministry. The strike matters because the hospital is a major medical centre serving nearly one million people, and hospitals are protected under international law.

The hospital director said two missiles struck a building with surgical wards and intensive care units, though only one exploded. Those killed included medical staff, patients and companions, including surgeon Dr Rizq Abu Shaira; Israel said it targeted a Hamas armed-wing commander and other fighters it said were using the hospital as a headquarters, while Hamas denied the allegation. Damage was reported to operating theatres, wards and facilities for medics, but independent verification is difficult because Israel bars international news organisations from Gaza.

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