Israeli strike on Nasser Hospital surgical unit kills 6 in Khan Younis

An Israeli strike on the surgical department of Nasser Medical Complex in Khan Younis, southern Gaza, killed at least six people, including a healthcare worker, and injured 27 others, according to the Gaza Health Ministry and the World Health Organisation. The attack on Thursday damaged the hospital's surgical building, with the WHO reporting extensive damage to surgical theatres, the recovery unit, and the intensive care unit. The Gaza Health Ministry condemned the strike as a "flagrant violation" of international law and called for intervention to protect medical facilities. The Israel Defence Forces said the strike targeted Hamas operatives allegedly operating from the hospital compound, including a senior commander. The WHO has documented 1,056 attacks on healthcare in Gaza since October 2023, resulting in 1,010 deaths and 1,725 injuries.