At least five Palestinians have been killed and more than 20 others wounded following an Israeli attack on the Nasser Medical Complex in Khan Younis, southern Gaza.

The Israeli military carried out an intense bombardment across the area, striking the second floor of a building inside the medical complex and causing significant damage to hospital facilities.

According to the hospital’s director, the strike hit directly above the building, heavily damaging the intensive care and surgery departments.

Among those killed was Dr Rizq Abu Shaera, a general surgeon.

The Palestinian resistance movement Hamas condemned the attack, describing the bombing of Nasser Hospital as a “war crime”.

In a statement, Hamas said the targeting of the medical facility was a consequence of the international community’s failure to hold Israeli leaders accountable.

The attack marks another reported violation of the ceasefire agreement that came into effect in October 2025.

According to Gaza’s Health Ministry, more than 1,600 Palestinians have been killed and over 5,870 wounded in Israeli attacks since the ceasefire began.

The ministry also reports that the death toll in Gaza since 7 October 2023 has exceeded 74,650, with more than 176,000 people injured.