Mon Mar 24 07:18:32 UTC 2025: ## Gaza Hospital Attack Kills Two, Fuels International Outrage
**Khan Younis, Gaza Strip –** An Israeli military strike on the surgical wing of Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis, Gaza’s largest hospital, has killed at least two people and injured several others, sparking widespread international condemnation. The attack, which occurred Sunday night, ignited a large fire at the already overwhelmed facility.
Among the victims was a 16-year-old boy who had undergone surgery just two days prior, and Ismail Barhoum, a member of Hamas’s political bureau who was receiving treatment at the hospital. The Israeli military confirmed the strike, stating that it targeted a Hamas member. This claim has been met with outrage, with critics pointing to the hospital’s status as a protected medical facility.
The attack comes amidst the ongoing conflict in Gaza, which has seen a sharp escalation in violence since the resumption of Israeli air raids last week. Nasser Hospital, like other medical facilities in Gaza, has sustained significant damage throughout the fighting. Palestinian health officials report that over 600 Palestinians have been killed since the latest offensive began, with the official death toll surpassing 50,000 since the start of the war. Experts, however, caution that this figure is likely a significant underestimation of the true casualty count.
The Israeli military’s justification for the attack, citing the presence of a Hamas operative, has been met with skepticism. The repeated targeting of civilian areas and medical facilities continues to raise serious concerns about the proportionality and legality of Israel’s military actions. The incident further exacerbates the already dire humanitarian situation in Gaza, leaving the international community grappling with the escalating crisis.
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