The Israeli army reportedly struck the Nasser Medical Complex in southern Gaza on Sunday, killing Ismail Barhoum, a senior Hamas politburo member, and at least four others. Palestinian medical sources confirmed the attack targeted the hospital's surgery department, igniting a large fire and endangering patients. Hamas acknowledged Barhoum's death, stating he was undergoing treatment at the time.
Israeli forces described the operation as a precision strike aimed at a "key" Hamas figure operating within the hospital compound, though they did not name the target. Witnesses told media outlets that drones fired missiles into the emergency building, while Gaza health authorities condemned the strike as endangering civilians and medical personnel.
Nasser Medical Complex, Gaza's second-largest hospital, has faced repeated military actions since October 2023. The incident escalates tensions amid ongoing regional instability, raising concerns about civilian infrastructure usage in conflict zones.
