Israeli Airstrikes Kill 28 at Gaza Hospitals, Target Hamas Centers

Israeli airstrikes targeted hospitals in Khan Younis, Gaza, resulting in significant casualties and destruction. A strike on Nasser Hospital killed Palestinian journalist Hassan Aslih, who was accused by Israel of working with Hamas and was recovering from a previous attack there. The Israeli military claimed it targeted Hamas militants and command centers allegedly operating within these medical facilities, including an underground site beneath the European Hospital. The European Hospital strike killed at least 16 to 28 people and injured dozens, with reports of drones preventing rescue efforts and additional attacks on medical staff. Gaza health officials and witnesses condemned the strikes as deliberate targeting of civilian infrastructure, while Israel denied these claims, emphasizing efforts to avoid civilian harm and accusing Hamas of using hospitals for military purposes. The ongoing conflict highlights the perilous conditions for civilians and journalists in Gaza, with over 160 media workers reported killed since the war began.