Khan Younis Hospital Hit Seven Times in Israeli Attacks Since War Began
Translated & summarized from Arab48 by baba
The Nasser Medical Complex in Khan Younis, Gaza, has been targeted seven times by Israeli forces since the war began, resulting in numerous casualties and significant damage. The latest strike on November 12, 2026, killed six Palestinians and injured over 20. Hamas condemned the attacks as war crimes and called for international intervention to stop Israeli actions and ensure a ceasefire.
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- Nasser Medical Complex in Khan Younis has been hit seven times by Israeli forces since the war began.
- The latest attack on November 12, 2026, killed six Palestinians and injured over 20.
- Attacks have caused casualties among patients, medical staff, and journalists.
- Palestinian sources documented multiple strikes on various departments and facilities within the complex.
- Hamas called the targeting of the hospital a war crime and urged international intervention.
- The medical complex has suffered extensive damage to its infrastructure and medical supplies.
The Nasser Medical Complex in Khan Younis, southern Gaza Strip, has been subjected to seven Israeli attacks since the start of the war, resulting in casualties among patients, medical staff, and journalists, as well as extensive damage to the facility. Palestinian sources documented these strikes, which have impacted medical departments, buildings, and vital infrastructure.
The latest attack occurred early Thursday, November 12, 2026, when Israeli aircraft bombed the Al-Yassin building within the complex. This strike killed six Palestinians and injured over 20 others, according to Mahmoud Basal, spokesperson for the Civil Defense in Gaza. Rescue teams recovered the bodies and evacuated the wounded. The bombing caused severe damage to the second floor, affecting recovery rooms and departments for gynecology, surgery, and internal medicine, creating panic among those inside.
According to Palestinian documentation, the complex has suffered repeated targeting. Previous incidents include an attack on the maternity and children's building on December 7, 2023, which killed a 13-year-old girl. On February 15, 2024, the orthopedic department was hit, killing one patient and injuring eight. A surgical department was targeted on March 23, 2025, resulting in two patient deaths and eight injuries. On May 13, 2025, an Israeli drone struck the burn unit, killing journalist Hassan Isleih. On May 19, 2025, the medical supply warehouse was destroyed. On August 25, 2025, two consecutive Israeli bombings killed 22 Palestinians and injured over 30.
Hamas has held the international community responsible for the bombing of Nasser Hospital, calling it a war crime and accusing Israel of evading accountability amid international silence. The movement stated that Israel is ignoring mediation efforts and continues its violations without regard for consequences. Hamas urged mediators and the US administration to take urgent action to halt the Israeli attacks and ensure adherence to a ceasefire agreement.
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