Israel Strikes Gaza Hospital, Killing One and Injuring Many

DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip — Israel's military struck the largest hospital in southern Gaza on Sunday night, killing one person and injuring many others. The attack on Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis caused a large fire in the hospital's surgical building.

According to Gaza's Health Ministry, the strike occurred just days after the hospital was overwhelmed with dead and wounded from Israel's surprise wave of airstrikes last week. The ministry reported that more than 50,000 Palestinians have been killed in the war between Israel and Hamas.

Israel's military confirmed the strike, claiming it targeted a Hamas militant operating within the hospital. Israel has consistently blamed civilian deaths on Hamas, stating that the group operates in densely populated areas.

The conflict has led to widespread displacement, with thousands of Palestinians fleeing their homes in the heavily destroyed Tel al-Sultan neighborhood in Rafah. Many have sought refuge in squalid tent camps in Muwasi, where they face ongoing tank and drone fire.

Hamas reported that Salah Bardawil, a well-known member of its political bureau, was killed in a strike in Muwasi, along with his wife. Israel's military confirmed the strike.

Hospitals in southern Gaza received 24 additional bodies from overnight strikes, including women and children. The Gaza Health Ministry reported that 673 people have been killed since Israel's bombardment on Tuesday shattered the ceasefire.

The international community has condemned the ongoing violence, with many calling for an immediate ceasefire. The conflict has sparked widespread protests, including in Israel, where demonstrators have expressed outrage over the government's handling of the war.

In a separate development, Israel's Cabinet approved the creation of 13 new settlements in the occupied West Bank, bringing the total number of settlements to 140. The move has been widely condemned by the international community, which considers the settlements illegal.