Israeli strike on Gaza's Nasser Hospital kills at least six
Rescuers reported at least six deaths and around 20 injuries at the hospital in Khan Younis, with the surgery department damaged despite a ceasefire agreed in 2025.
By Hushread Stories, from 11 outlets · First published 12 Nov 2026
In brief
- An Israeli airstrike hit Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis early Thursday, killing at least six Palestinians, rescuers said.
- Around 20 people were wounded, and a spokesperson said the surgery department suffered extensive damage.
- A surgeon was among those killed, while a witness also described an official and a disabled patient among victims.
- Reports differed on the death toll, with some citing at least five deaths and others reporting six.
- The attack occurred despite a 2025 ceasefire, amid competing Israeli and Hamas claims about the agreement.
Timeline · 4 moments
Witness identifies official and disabled patient among victims
NYT World News ↗Civil defense official reports six dead and around 20 wounded
Arab News ↗Spokesperson reports extensive damage to hospital surgery department
BBC World ↗Israeli airstrike hits Nasser Hospital early on Thursday
Middle East Eye ↗How it started
An Israeli airstrike hit Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis, in southern Gaza, early on Thursday, November 12. Middle East Eye reported at least six Palestinians killed and published footage showing the aftermath.
The hospital was attacked despite a ceasefire agreed in 2025, according to NYT World News. The strike comes amid intensified Israeli attacks on Gaza.
How it unfolded
The November 12 strike hit the hospital's surgery department, a spokesperson said, according to BBC World. The spokesperson described extensive damage and at least 20 injuries.
A Gaza civil defense official put the toll at six dead and around 20 wounded, Arab News reported. Other coverage gave a lower minimum: BBC World and News reported at least five deaths. The supplied reports do not resolve that difference.
A surgeon was among those killed, according to Gaza's Civil Defense Service, cited by BNO News. A witness cited by NYT World News said an official and a disabled patient were also among the victims.
Hamas condemned the attack on Nasser Medical Complex, Mehr News (English) reported on November 12.
Where it stands
The available reporting puts the death toll at at least six, with around 20 people wounded. The reported damage is concentrated in the surgery department, but the supplied coverage does not establish how much of the hospital remains operational.
The broader ceasefire dispute remains unresolved. According to News, Israel says Hamas is trying to regroup and replenish its arsenal. Hamas says it remains committed to the year-old agreement and accuses Israel of trying to undermine it. Those are the sides' competing claims, not an established explanation for this hospital strike.
What to watch
The immediate gaps are a confirmed casualty count and a fuller account of the hospital's ability to treat patients after the damage. The supplied coverage also contains no Israeli explanation specifically addressing the strike on Nasser Hospital.
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