Israeli Strikes on Gaza Hospital Kill at Least 20, Including 5 Journalists

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At least 20 people were killed, including 5 journalists, in Israeli strikes that hit a hospital in the south of Gaza, on Monday. The attack has sparked widespread condemnation from international media watchdogs, with Reuters, the Associated Press, and Al Jazeera mourning their slain contributors. The Israeli military has stated that it regrets any harm to uninvolved individuals and does not target journalists as such. The incident has brought the total number of journalists killed in nearly two years of war between Israel and Hamas to around 200.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Israeli military has carried out a strike in the area of Nasser Hospital in Khan Yunis, killing at least 20 people, including 5 journalists and 1 member of the civil defence.
  • The civil defence's spokesman, Mahmud Bassal, said an Israeli explosive drone targeted a building at Nasser Hospital, followed by an air strike as the wounded were being evacuated.
  • The Associated Press and Reuters have confirmed the deaths of two of their contributors, Mariam Dagga and Hussam al-Masri, respectively.
  • The Palestinian Journalists Syndicate has named two other victims, Moaz Abu Taha and Ahmad Abu Aziz.
  • Media advocacy groups, the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) and Reporters Without Borders, have stated that around 200 journalists have been killed in the Gaza war.
  • Nasser Hospital, where the attack occurred, is one of the last remaining health facilities in the Gaza Strip that is at least partially functioning.

Statistics:

  • At least 20 people were killed in the Israeli strikes on Monday, including 5 journalists.
  • The war in Gaza has killed at least 62,744 Palestinians, most of them civilians, according to figures from the health ministry in Hamas-run Gaza that the United Nations considers reliable.
  • Since the beginning of the war, around 200 journalists have been killed in nearly two years of conflict between Israel and Hamas.
  • The total number of deaths from the war, including civilians and combatants, is estimated to be over 63,000.

Sources:

  • Associated Press: "Israeli Strikes on Gaza Hospital Kill 20, Including 5 Journalists"
  • Reuters: "Israeli strikes on Gaza hospital kill 20, including 5 journalists"
  • Al Jazeera: "Al Jazeera Media Network condemns Israeli crimes, killing of journalists"
  • AFP: "Israeli strikes on Gaza hospital kill at least 20, including 5 journalists"
  • Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ): "CPJ slams Israeli military strike on Al Shifa hospital"
  • Reporters Without Borders: "Two Al Jazeera staff killed in Israeli air strike"