Israeli strike on Gaza hospital kills surgeon, child and patients

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Israeli strike on Gaza hospital kills surgeon, child and patients Submitted by MEE staff on Thu, 11/12/2026 - 07:53 Attack on Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis hits intensive care…

An Israeli air strike hit Nasser Medical Complex in the Gaza Strip early on Thursday, killing at least six Palestinians, including a surgeon, a child and patients, and wounding 20 others.

The strike hit the hospital's surgical buildings at around 1 am local time. The partially functioning complex in Khan Younis remains the last major referral hospital operating in southern Gaza, despite being under extreme strain.

Dr Rizq Abu Shaira, 53, was among those killed, according to the Palestinian Ministry of Health. The surgeon was treating patients when the strike hit, local media reported.

At least one child and a disabled patient were also killed. Other patients and medical staff, including women and children, were wounded.

The Palestinian Ministry of Health condemned the attack, describing it as a flagrant violation of international law.

“The continued targeting of hospitals and their medical facilities exacerbates the suffering of the sick and wounded, and threatens what remains of the ability of the health sector to provide its services,” it said.

Two missiles struck the building's roof, penetrating the third floor before exploding on the second, The New York Times reported.

A hospital official said the strike caused extensive damage to the intensive care and surgical wards, including both the male and female departments.

The hospital's surgical ward has since been forced to suspend operations.

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