Israeli strikes on Nasser Hospital in Gaza have killed at least 15 people, including journalists, Palestinian health officials have said.
Three journalists were killed in the strikes, according to officials. This includes cameraman Hussam al-Masri who worked for Reuters, and photographer Mohammed Salama who worked for Al Jazeera, the news networks confirmed.
Photographer Hatem Khaled, also contracted by Reuters, was injured. A rescue worker was also among those killed, health officials added. The victims on the fourth floor of Nasser Hospital were killed in a double-tap strike with one missile hitting first, then another moments later as rescue crews arrived, the ministry said.
The fourth floor of the hospital was impacted by the double-tap strike (AFP via Getty Images)
Khaled Al Serr, a Palestinian surgeon who works at the hospital, told The Independent that the bombing hit “the main building, the surgical building.