Takeaways from Israeli strike on Gaza hospital killing journalists and medics
3 days ago
- #Israel-Gaza conflict
- #Journalist safety
- #War crimes
- Israeli forces targeted Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis on August 25, killing 22 people, including five journalists.
- Israel claimed the attack was based on intelligence that a camera with a towel draped over it was used by Hamas, but AP evidence suggests it belonged to a Reuters journalist protecting his equipment.
- The attack involved a 'double-tap' strike, hitting the same location twice, which is considered a potential war crime.
- High-explosive tank shells were used in the strikes, despite the availability of less deadly options.
- Israel provided a list of six alleged Hamas militants killed in the attack, but discrepancies exist, with one name not matching hospital records and another being a healthcare worker.
- No evidence was found that any of the victims were armed at the time of the attack.