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Israeli Strikes on Gaza Hospital Kill 6 and Injure Dozens, Health Officials Say
The New York Times • • world
Key Points:
- The Israeli military struck a hospital in southern Gaza, killing at least six people, including a doctor, and injuring 28 others, according to local health officials.
- Israeli authorities claimed the hospital was used by Hamas as a command center and weapons storage, targeting a Hamas commander responsible for holding hostages.
- Hamas denied the allegations, calling the Israeli attack a "heinous crime" against a civilian medical facility, while Gaza residents noted that Hamas officials sometimes use hospitals as offices.
- The Israeli military stated that measures were taken to minimize civilian harm during the operation.
