Israeli Strike on Nasser Medical Complex Kills Six, Wounds Over 20

At least six Palestinians were killed and over 20 others injured early Thursday when an Israeli strike targeted a building within the Nasser Medical Complex west of Khan Younis in the southern Gaza Strip, according to medical sources and the Civil Defense. Mahmoud Basal, spokesperson for the Civil Defense in Gaza, stated that Civil Defense crews recovered six bodies and evacuated more than 20 injured individuals from the site of the bombing, which hit one of the medical complex's buildings. Medical sources clarified that the strike impacted the second floor of the building, resulting in the deaths of several people inside, including a doctor and a disabled individual, while patients, medical staff, and companions were injured. The bombing also caused significant material damage and destruction to the men's and women's surgery and intensive care units, according to the complex's director. Eyewitnesses reported that at least one missile struck the second floor of the hospital, with medical sources indicating widespread damage to its facilities. This marks the seventh attack on the Nasser Medical Complex amidst repeated Israeli assaults on hospitals and health facilities in Gaza. The incident occurs as Israeli forces continue to violate the ceasefire for the 399th consecutive day, amid deteriorating humanitarian conditions and increased suffering for displaced people with the onset of winter.