Double-Tap Strike on Nasser Hospital: Journalists, Medics Among Dozens Killed in Khan Younis

On August 25, 2025, Israel launched a double-tap attack on Nasser Hospital, the largest medical facility in southern Gaza. In the first strike, the top floor of the hospital was hit, followed just minutes later by a second strike as journalists, medics, and rescue workers rushed in to help the wounded. This deadly tactic resulted in significant loss of life and sparked global outrage. Al Jazeera

Casualties

• At least 21 Palestinians were killed, including five journalists, as well as medics, first responders, and other civilians. Al Jazeera, Reuters, The Guardian, Financial Times
• Other sources report 22 killed, closely aligning with the above figures. Approximately 50 people were wounded, including patients already under care. Wikipedia+1WBUR
• The journalists killed were:
  • Hussam al-Masri, Reuters cameraman
  • Mariam Abu Dagga, freelance for AP
  • Mohammed Salama, Al Jazeera cameraman
  • Moaz Abu Taha, freelance working occasionally with Reuters
  • Ahmed Abu Aziz, correspondent for Middle East Eye and Quds News Network

Eyewitness and Medical Testimony

• The United Nations and other global institutions responded with widespread condemnation. The UN demanded accountability, stressing that nearly 88% of past investigations into alleged war crimes in Gaza remain unresolved. The Guardian
• A local ICU nurse at Nasser Hospital described the attack as intentional—not accidental—highlighting the calculated nature of the double strike. She said:

“That type of attack is not an accident... that's a lot of casualties they are building up.” WBUR

International Reaction

• World leaders and media organizations sharply denounced the strike:
  • The United Nations demanded a thorough and transparent investigation.
  • Journalists’ associations labeled it a direct assault on the press.
  • Countries such as Saudi Arabia, Spain, the EU, and others condemned the attack and demanded accountability. ElHuffPostArab NewsWikipedia
  • The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) said:

“Israel’s broadcasted killing of journalists in Gaza continues while the world watches and fails to act.” Arab News

• Editor’s commentary criticized global indifference and Israel’s continued targeting of media and healthcare infrastructure. AP News
• Türkiye called it a war crime; France labeled it "intolerable"; and the UK demanded an immediate ceasefire. Wikipedia