An Israeli airstrike has killed at least six people and wounded dozens more at the European Gaza Hospital in Khan Younis, according to local officials.
Eyewitnesses and medical sources say six bombs were dropped in rapid succession, striking both the inner courtyard and surrounding area of the hospital complex.
The explosions left deep craters across the grounds, burying several vehicles, including a large bus.
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed the attack, describing it as a “precise strike” on a Hamas base allegedly located beneath the hospital. The IDF has not commented on the reported civilian casualties.
Among those injured in the strike was a freelance journalist working for the BBC in Gaza. The journalist is reported to be in stable condition after receiving medical care.
Victims of the attack have been transferred to Nasser Hospital, also in Khan Younis. However, that facility had itself come under airstrike earlier on Tuesday, damaging its emergency department, according to local medics and witnesses.
Israeli media has speculated that the intended target of the strike was Mohammed Sinwar, a senior Hamas figure and brother of Yahya Sinwar, the former Hamas leader in Gaza. There is no official confirmation of his status following the attack.
The incident comes amid intensifying airstrikes across Gaza, with continued reports of civilian casualties and growing concerns over the safety of critical infrastructure, including hospitals.
This latest strike adds to the growing toll of the Israel-Gaza conflict and raises fresh questions about the risks posed to medical facilities and civilians in active conflict zones.
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