On May 13, 2025, an Israeli airstrike targeted the Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis, southern Gaza, resulting in the death of Palestinian photojournalist Hassan Aslih. Aslih was receiving treatment for injuries sustained in a previous attack when the hospital’s surgical wing was struck.
The Israeli military stated that the strike aimed at a Hamas “command and control complex” located within the hospital. However, no evidence was provided to support this claim.
Medical sources reported that the attack killed at least two people and injured several others, including patients and hospital staff. The hospital’s director expressed despair over the situation, highlighting the strain on Gaza’s already overwhelmed medical services.
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Rising Toll on Journalists and Medical Facilities Amid Ongoing Conflict
Aslih, known for his work with the Alam24 news outlet and collaborations with Western media, had a significant following on social media. Israel alleged that he participated in the Hamas-led October 7, 2023, attack on southern Israel, but presented no concrete evidence to substantiate the claim.
The strike on Nasser Hospital is part of a broader pattern of attacks on medical facilities in Gaza. On the same day, another Israeli airstrike targeted the European Hospital in Khan Younis, reportedly aiming at Hamas leader Mohammad Sinwar. That attack resulted in at least 16 deaths and around 70 injuries.
Since the onset of the conflict, the toll on journalists has been severe. According to the Committee to Protect Journalists, at least 178 journalists and media workers have been killed in Palestine, Israel, and Lebanon. Gaza’s Government Media Office reports the death toll at 215, accusing Israel of targeting media workers—a charge Israel denies.
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