An Israeli strike on Nasser Hospital in the southern Gaza city of Khan Younis has killed at least six people, the Gaza civil defence agency reported. The attack caused widespread disruption at the medical complex, which serves as one of the key healthcare facilities in the area.
Surgery Department Hit in Khan Younis Strike
According to a spokesperson for the civil defence agency, the strike directly hit the surgery department of Nasser Hospital. The blast resulted in substantial structural destruction within the ward, severely damaging vital medical infrastructure.
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Emergency responders and medical personnel rushed to assist victims trapped in the affected section following the explosion. First responders described scenes of heavy destruction inside the specialized surgical unit.
Casualties and Extensive Damage Reported
In addition to the six confirmed fatalities, officials stated that at least 20 people sustained injuries of varying severity in the attack. The wounded were quickly transferred to emergency staff for treatment amid the surrounding damage.
The agency spokesperson emphasized that the strike inflicted extensive damage across parts of the hospital facility, complicating efforts to provide immediate care to the injured and ongoing medical patients.
Emergency Responders Assess the Aftermath
Nasser Hospital has been a central hub for treating wounded individuals and hosting displaced residents in southern Gaza. Damage to the surgery department further restricts the capacity of local emergency workers to perform critical operations.
Civil defence teams continue to assess the full impact of the strike on the medical complex as rescue efforts and damage assessments proceed.
Source: BBC
