An Israeli airstrike on Nasser Hospital in southern Gaza has killed six people, including a doctor, and injured at least 20 others, according to Gaza health authorities.
The attack occurred early Thursday, November 12, 2026, hitting the hospital’s surgical department in Khan Younis and causing extensive damage to parts of the building.
Gaza’s Health Ministry identified one of the deceased as a doctor, while medical personnel reported significant destruction to hospital facilities, with debris scattered across sections of the building.
The Israeli military confirmed carrying out the strike, claiming it targeted a senior Hamas commander and other members of the group’s armed wing who were allegedly operating within the hospital complex.
The military accused Hamas of using the facility as a command centre for military operations, including storing weapons and sheltering fighters. However, the allegations have not been independently verified.
Nasser Hospital is one of the few remaining functioning medical facilities in Gaza, where years of conflict have severely damaged the healthcare system and restricted access to medical services.
The latest attack comes despite a United States-brokered ceasefire that took effect in October 2025, with both Israel and Hamas continuing to accuse each other of violating the agreement.
According to Gaza health authorities, more than 74,600 Palestinians have been killed since Israel launched its military offensive in October 2023, following the Hamas-led attack on southern Israel.
