Israeli Strike Kills 20 at Gaza Hospital, UN Condemns

An Israeli strike on the Nasser Hospital in Gaza killed at least 20 people, including five journalists from major international news agencies, prompting widespread international condemnation. United Nations officials, including Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and UNRWA chief Philippe Lazzarini, condemned the attack and called for prompt, impartial investigations, emphasizing the protection of civilians, journalists, and medical personnel in conflict zones. The UN human rights office and WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus highlighted the devastating impact on Gaza's fragile healthcare system and denounced the ongoing denial of access to international journalists. French President Emmanuel Macron described the strikes as "intolerable," reflecting global outrage over the targeting of hospitals and media workers amid escalating violence and famine in Gaza. UN spokespeople underscored the urgent need for accountability and justice, criticizing the international community's inaction in the face of these atrocities. The strike has intensified calls for restraint and protection of noncombatants in the ongoing conflict.