Israel Strikes Gaza Hospital Twice, Killing Journalists and Rescuers

Deadly Strike on Nasser Hospital

• 🎯 Nasser Hospital in Hanun, Gaza, was struck by the Israeli military, first on its top floor and then a second time shortly after.
• 💔 The back-to-back strikes, known as a "double tap attack," resulted in the deaths of at least 20 people, including five journalists.
• 📰 Among the victims was Mariam Dhaka, an Associated Press journalist documenting life in Gaza.

International Condemnation and Calls for Investigation

• ⚖️ The Associated Press and Reuters denounced the attack, emphasizing that independent journalists are protected under international law.
• 🗣️ UN Secretary General strongly condemned Israel's tactics, calling for a prompt and impartial investigation into the killings.
• 📢 He reiterated that civilians, including medical personnel and journalists, must be respected and protected at all times.

Israeli Response and Accusations

• ❓ Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called the incident a "tragic mishap" and expressed regret.
• 🔍 The Israeli Defense Forces announced they are conducting their own inquiry into the strike.
• 📈 Accusations of Israel deliberately targeting journalists are intensifying as the death toll of reporters in Gaza rises.