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The Israel Defense Forces conducted an airstrike on a structure at Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis in southern Gaza, resulting in at least four deaths and several additional injuries, according to the Gaza Civil Defense Services spokesperson who provided the information to Reuters.

The strike occurred late Thursday evening. Nasser Hospital is one of Gaza’s largest medical facilities and has been a focal point of humanitarian concerns throughout the current conflict.

This incident represents a continued escalation of military operations in the Gaza Strip and raises further questions about the protection of civilian infrastructure during ongoing hostilities.

Sources: Ynet, Walla, Jerusalem Post, Times of Israel, www.israelhayom.co.il

Update 00:15: Ongoing Gaza conflict reporting

Update 02:15: An Israeli airstrike on a building at Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis, Gaza killed at least four people and injured several others, according to Gaza’s Civil Defence Service.

Update 03:15: An airstrike on Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis killed six people and wounded over twenty, including medical staff and a child, according to Gaza health officials. The IDF stated the matter is under investigation.

Update 04:45: An Israeli airstrike on Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis, Gaza killed at least four people and wounded several others late Thursday night, according to Gaza’s Civil Defence Services.