Israeli strike on Gaza hospital kills surgeon, child and patients

An Israeli air strike hit Nasser Medical Complex in the Gaza Strip early on Thursday, killing at least six Palestinians, including a surgeon, a child and patients, and wounding 20 others.

The strike hit the hospital's surgical buildings at around 1 am local time. The partially functioning complex in Khan Younis remains the last major referral hospital operating in southern Gaza, despite being under extreme strain.

Dr Rizq Abu Shaira, 53, was among those killed, according to the Palestinian Ministry of Health. The surgeon was treating patients when the strike hit, local media reported.

At least one child and a disabled patient were also killed. Other patients and medical staff, including women and children, were wounded.