A devastating Israeli airstrike on the Nasser Medical Complex in southern Gaza has killed at least 15 people, including four journalists, in what witnesses describe as a double-tap attack. The first missile hit the hospital’s fourth floor, and as medics and reporters rushed to assist, a second strike followed, causing even greater destruction.
Among those killed was Reuters cameraman Hussam al Masri, whose live feed ended abruptly at the moment of the explosion. Other journalists confirmed dead include Mariam Abu Dagga, Mohammed Salama, and Moaz Abu Taha, while Reuters photographer Hatem Khaled was seriously injured. Their deaths highlight the extreme dangers faced by reporters covering the conflict in Gaza.
The Gaza health ministry condemned the strikes as an attack on both civilians and essential services, pointing out that hospitals have been repeatedly targeted during the conflict. The loss of media workers adds to the heavy toll journalists have paid since the war began in 2023, with hundreds killed while trying to report from the frontlines.
International organizations and press freedom groups have expressed outrage, calling the assault a violation of international law and demanding accountability. The deliberate targeting of a medical facility and the deaths of journalists have intensified scrutiny on Israel’s military campaign, raising urgent questions about the protection of civilians and the role of media in war zones.
