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Israeli strike hits Nasser Hospital in Gaza, killing at least five
An Israeli strike hit Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis, southern Gaza, early Thursday, according to Gaza’s civil defence service.
At least five people were reported killed, including a surgeon; another account said six people died.
The strike hit the hospital’s surgery department, wounded at least 20 people and caused extensive damage.
The Israeli military had not commented, and the incident could not be independently verified by the BBC.
The strike comes amid a fragile ceasefire agreed in October 2025, which Israel and Hamas accuse each other of violating.
Gaza health officials say at least 1,600 Palestinians have been killed in Israeli attacks since the ceasefire began, while Israel says four of its soldiers have been killed.
No further response or next steps were reported after the strike.
An Israeli airstrike hit the surgery department of Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis, southern Gaza, early Thursday, according to Gaza’s civil defence service.
Reports said at least five people were killed, while the BBC reported at least six; the dead included a surgeon.
At least 20 people were wounded, and the strike caused extensive damage, according to civil defence spokesperson Mahmoud Basal.
The Israeli military had made no immediate comment.
Israel and Hamas accuse each other of violating the ceasefire agreement.
- Who
- Gaza’s civil defence service reported the strike. It said at least five people were killed, including a surgeon.
- What
- An Israeli airstrike hit the surgery department at Nasser Hospital. At least 20 people were wounded.
- When
- Early Thursday, Nov. 12, 2026.
- Where
- Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis, southern Gaza.
- Why
- Not stated.
Israel
Hamas
Ceasefire and security
Israel
Israel says Hamas is trying to regroup and replenish its arsenal.
Hamas
Hamas says it is committed to the ceasefire and accuses Israel of trying to undermine it.
Hamas-led fighters attacked southern Israel, killing about 1,200 people, according to Israeli tallies.
A double Israeli strike hit Nasser Hospital, killing at least 20 people, the BBC reported.
A ceasefire agreement took effect, according to the BBC’s account of the timeline.
An Israeli airstrike hit Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis.
- Reported deaths
- At least five, according to Reuters reports; at least six, according to the BBC
- Wounded
- At least 20
- Hospital
- Nasser Hospital, Khan Younis
- Department hit
- Surgery department
- Surgeon identified
- Rezik Abushira
- Damage
- Extensive damage was reported by Gaza’s civil defence spokesperson
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Israeli strike on Nasser Hospital kills at least six, Gaza civil defence agency says
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Five killed in Israeli air strike on southern Gaza hospital, officials say
Israeli strike on southern Gaza hospital kills five, Gaza civil defence says