IDF Chief Orders Immediate Probe Following Gaza Hospital Strike Killing 20

An Israeli strike on Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis, Gaza, killed at least 20 people including several journalists and health workers, according to Gaza's Hamas-controlled health authorities and the WHO. The hospital, overcrowded and treating about 1,000 patients, suffered damage to key medical facilities, severely impacting its operations. The IDF stated the strike targeted a credible threat originating from the hospital roof, where Hamas had allegedly placed a camera used for military purposes, and expressed regret for civilian harm, emphasizing it does not target journalists. IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir has ordered an immediate investigation into the incident to determine the circumstances, including whether the shells came from tanks or artillery. UN officials condemned the attack, calling for a ceasefire and protection for medical personnel and journalists, highlighting the critical humanitarian crisis in Gaza. The conflict remains highly contentious, with both sides accusing each other of complicity and risking civilian lives amid ongoing hostilities.