Israeli Strike Kills 14 Including Al Jazeera Journalists at Gaza Hospital

An Israeli airstrike targeted the Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis, southern Gaza, killing at least 14 people, including four journalists. Among the dead was Mohammad Salama, a photojournalist and cameraman for Al Jazeera, marking the latest loss for the broadcaster, which had already lost six staff and freelancers in an earlier strike outside Al-Shifa hospital in Gaza City. Other journalists killed in the Nasser Hospital attack include Reuters photojournalist Hossam al-Masri, NBC journalist Moaz Abu Taha, and Mariam Abu Daqa, who worked with The Independent Arabic and Associated Press. The attack involved an initial strike by an Israeli explosive drone followed by an airstrike during the evacuation of the wounded. These attacks have drawn widespread condemnation due to the targeting of medical facilities and journalists, highlighting the dangers faced by media personnel covering the Gaza conflict. Al Jazeera confirmed Salama's death, noting the significant impact on the journalistic community reporting on the war's harsh realities.