Israeli strike on Gaza hospital kills 6 people, including a doctor and a child, Health Ministry says
An Israeli airstrike hit Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis on Sunday, killing at least six people, according to Gaza's Health Ministry and civil defence agency. The dead include a surgeon and a child. The strike occurred despite an ongoing ceasefire. Palestinian officials and multiple international outlets confirm the toll and the hospital setting. Israel's military has not issued a detailed statement on the specific strike.
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- ✓ An Israeli strike hit Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis on Sunday, 15 November 2026.
- ✓ At least six people were killed, according to Gaza's Health Ministry and civil defence agency.
- ✓ The dead include a surgeon and a child.
- ✓ The strike occurred while a ceasefire was in effect.
What changed
First confirmed reports of a lethal Israeli strike on Nasser Hospital since the ceasefire took effect, with a verified death toll of six including medical staff.
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Israeli strike on Nasser Hospital kills six, including surgeon and child
An Israeli airstrike hit Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis on Sunday, killing at least six people, according to Gaza's Health Ministry and civil defence agency. The dead include a surgeon and a child. The strike occurred despite an ongoing ceasefire. Palestinian officials and multiple international outlets confirm the toll and the hospital setting. Israel's military has not issued a detailed statement on the specific strike.
Why it matters
Nasser Hospital is one of the last major medical facilities still functioning in southern Gaza. Strikes on hospitals are prohibited under international humanitarian law unless they are used for military purposes, and the IDF has previously raided this facility. The attack tests the durability of the ceasefire that began in January and raises urgent questions about protection of medical infrastructure.
What is confirmed
- An Israeli strike hit Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis on Sunday, 15 November 2026.
- At least six people were killed, according to Gaza's Health Ministry and civil defence agency.
- The dead include a surgeon and a child.
- The strike occurred while a ceasefire was in effect.
Still unconfirmed
- Israel's military has not yet commented on the specific strike.
What to watch next
- IDF statement or investigation results regarding the strike
- Ceasefire mediation response from Qatar, Egypt, or the US
- WHO or UN assessment of Nasser Hospital's operational status
confidence 90%Sources used for this update (6)
- news.un.org — UN News | Global perspective Human stories
- BBC — Israeli strike on Nasser Hospital kills at least six, Gaza civil defence agency says
- The Guardian — Israeli airstrike on Nasser hospital in Gaza kills surgeon and five others
- AP News — Israeli strike on Gaza hospital kills 6 people, including a doctor and a child, Health Ministry says
- CNN — Israeli strike on Gaza hospital kills at least six, including doctor and child, Palestinian officials say
- Financial Times — Israel strikes Gaza hospital despite ceasefire
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