BBC Verify Investigation: Israel Struck Gaza's Nasser Hospital Four Times

Nasser Hospital Strikes

• 🎯 Nasser Hospital, the largest in southern Gaza and one of the few still partially operating, was struck by Israeli forces.
• 🔍 Initial reports indicated two strikes, but a BBC Verify investigation uncovered evidence of four separate strikes.
• ⏱️ The first strike occurred at 10:08 a.m. local time, hitting the eastern staircase where journalist Husam al-Masri was killed, and simultaneously striking the northern staircase.
• 💥 Nine minutes later, a second strike hit the eastern staircase again, killing first responders and journalists who had arrived at the scene.
• ⚠️ The investigation raises questions about why the hospital was hit multiple times, with the Israeli military's statements evolving and lacking evidence for their claims.

Casualties and International Reaction

• 💔 At least 20 people were reportedly killed in the attacks, including journalists and medical staff.
• 🌍 The attack has drawn international condemnation and widespread anger.

Israeli Military Response

• 🗣️ Initial statements from the Israeli military expressed regret for harm to uninvolved individuals.
• 🤷 Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called it a "tragic mishap."
• 🚫 An initial military inquiry claimed they were targeting a "camera positioned by Hamas" but provided no evidence, and they have not acknowledged the multiple strikes.
• ❓ BBC Verify presented their findings to the Israeli military, who offered no additional comments.