AP Questions Israeli Hospital Strike Killing Five Gaza Journalists

A series of investigations by the Associated Press and other outlets have raised serious questions about Israeli strikes on Gaza's Nasser Hospital that killed 22 people, including five journalists. Israeli military officials justified the attack by alleging that a camera on the hospital roof was used by Hamas for surveillance, citing a towel over the camera as suspicious; however, evidence shows the camera belonged to Reuters videographer Hussam al-Masri, who routinely covered it to protect against heat and dust. The strike involved multiple attacks, including a "double tap" targeting first responders and journalists arriving after the initial explosion, which has drawn accusations of potential war crimes. Witnesses noted that Israeli drones observed the hospital about 40 minutes prior to the attack, raising questions about why the military proceeded without clearer identification of targets. Additional concerns include the use of high-explosive tank shells rather than more precise weaponry and discrepancies in Israeli claims about militants killed in the strikes. The Israeli military has neither provided detailed evidence supporting its claims nor commented on whether the correct targets were engaged, while investigations highlight troubling patterns of military conduct and disregard for civilian safety in the operation.