Israeli Strike on Nasser Hospital in Gaza Kills Six
An Israeli airstrike targeting the Nasser Hospital in southern Gaza killed six people and injured at least a dozen others. Witnesses reported that a missile hit a building containing surgical wards and intensive care units, while the Israeli military stated it had struck a senior Hamas terrorist.
- An Israeli airstrike hit the Nasser Hospital in southern Gaza.
- Six people were killed, including a surgeon, an official, and a disabled patient.
- At least a dozen or twenty people were wounded.
- The Israeli military stated the target was a senior Hamas terrorist.
How coverage differs: CBS News and the BBC attributed the casualty toll to Gaza's health authorities, while the New York Times attributed it to rescuers. The New York Times also reported specific details about the victims and noted that Israel stated it had struck a senior Hamas terrorist, details omitted by CBS News and the BBC.
No right-leaning outlets in our sources covered this story.
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- CBS News — Israeli strike on Gaza hospital kills 6, health authorities say Lean Left
- Sky News — Israeli strike on Gaza hospital kills six, health ministry says Center
- NPR — Israeli strike on a Gaza hospital kills 6 people, health authorities say Lean Left
- BBC — Israeli strike on Gaza hospital kills six Palestinians, health ministry says Center
- The Guardian — Israeli airstrike on Nasser hospital in Gaza kills surgeon and five others Lean Left
- New York Times — Strike on Gaza Hospital Kills at Least 6 and Injures 20, Rescuers Say Lean Left
- Deutsche Welle — Israel strikes Gaza hospital, says Hamas senior figure inside Center
- Financial Times — Israel strikes Gaza hospital despite ceasefire Center