Airstrike Hits Hospital in Khan Younis, Gaza Strip

An airstrike hit the surgery ward of Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis this Thursday. The local civil defense agency confirmed the deaths of at least six people during the military operation.

Initial reports suggest that about twenty individuals sustained injuries at the medical facility. Among the fatalities, reports mention a surgeon who was working at the site at the time of the impact.

Nasser Hospital is considered the largest medical facility in the southern Gaza Strip. The region is facing a humanitarian crisis worsened by recent rains that damaged shelters for displaced families.

Israeli military forces did not provide an immediate response regarding the incident. The conflict in the region persists despite a ceasefire agreement established in October of last year.

Data from the local health ministry shows that more than 1,600 people have died since the last agreement took effect. The involved parties constantly trade accusations regarding violations of the peace terms.