The UN has stated there needs to be justice following Israel's double strike on a Gaza hospital which killed at least 20 people, alongside an initial Israeli military probe asserting the strike targeted a camera positioned by Hamas. The condemnation is mounting, as UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer denounced the attack as completely indefensible. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) released an initial inquiry identifying several gaps for further investigation later on. Protests erupted across Israel calling for the government to negotiate a deal to release hostages held by Hamas.
During Monday's attack on Nasser hospital in Khan Younis, the initial strike killed a Reuters cameraman operating a live TV feed, followed by a second strike approximately 10 minutes later targeting journalists and rescuers who responded to the first strike. Among the casualties were journalists from major international media, leading to fears of escalating risk for reporters in conflict zones.
UN spokesperson Thameen al-Kheetan voiced concerns over the repeated targeting of civilians in Gaza and emphasized the necessity for accountability in military actions. Despite Israel's assertion that the strikes were aimed at Hamas assets, the lack of evidence and the proportion of civilians killed raises significant questions about operational decisions made in heated conflict and the broader implications for humanitarian law in ongoing hostilities.
As protests within Israel demand action from the government regarding hostage negotiations, the call for a ceasefire gains momentum against the backdrop of rising casualties reported in Gaza, including mounting displacements and humanitarian crises exacerbated by ongoing military operations.
During Monday's attack on Nasser hospital in Khan Younis, the initial strike killed a Reuters cameraman operating a live TV feed, followed by a second strike approximately 10 minutes later targeting journalists and rescuers who responded to the first strike. Among the casualties were journalists from major international media, leading to fears of escalating risk for reporters in conflict zones.
UN spokesperson Thameen al-Kheetan voiced concerns over the repeated targeting of civilians in Gaza and emphasized the necessity for accountability in military actions. Despite Israel's assertion that the strikes were aimed at Hamas assets, the lack of evidence and the proportion of civilians killed raises significant questions about operational decisions made in heated conflict and the broader implications for humanitarian law in ongoing hostilities.
As protests within Israel demand action from the government regarding hostage negotiations, the call for a ceasefire gains momentum against the backdrop of rising casualties reported in Gaza, including mounting displacements and humanitarian crises exacerbated by ongoing military operations.
