Israeli Airstrike Kills 20 Including 5 Journalists in Gaza Hospital

The recent Israeli airstrike on the Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis, Gaza, killed at least 20 people, including five journalists, drawing widespread international condemnation. Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin expressed horror and called the situation in Gaza increasingly precarious with no apparent openings for peace. Germany’s Foreign Office and France’s leadership condemned the attack, demanding an independent investigation and urging Israel to allow immediate media access to Gaza for transparency. The German Foreign Office emphasized the essential role of journalists in revealing the realities of war and stressed the need for their protection. The Israeli Defense Forces acknowledged the strike, expressing regret for harm to uninvolved individuals and initiating an inquiry, while maintaining their operational security priorities. Meanwhile, the humanitarian crisis continues to worsen, with mounting casualties and malnutrition concerns in Gaza amid ongoing conflict.