On May 13, 2025, An Israeli airstrike Gaza hospital incident has drawn global outrage after a missile hit the European Hospital in Khan Younis. The Israeli airstrike Gaza hospital attack came shortly after hostages were released and taken to hospitals for medical checks, raising serious concerns about civilian safety and the targeting of medical facilities during ongoing conflict. The attack caused significant damage, creating large craters within the hospital compound and burying several vehicles, including a bus.
Eyewitnesses reported that Israeli drones maintained a presence over the hospital, hindering rescue efforts. Two civil defence officers were reportedly wounded by a quadcopter drone while attempting to approach the site. The casualties were transferred to Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis, which itself had been struck earlier that day. Among the fatalities at Nasser Hospital was Hassan Aslih, a prominent Palestinian photojournalist who was recovering from injuries sustained in a previous Israeli strike. Israel had accused Aslih of involvement in the October 7, 2023, Hamas attack on southern Israel.
These incidents occurred shortly after the release of Israeli-American soldier Edan Alexander, who had been held hostage by Hamas since the October 7 attacks. Following his release, Alexander underwent medical evaluations at a hospital in Israel.
The Israeli military has maintained that Hamas utilizes hospitals in Gaza for militant activities, a claim that Hamas denies. The international community has expressed concern over the targeting of medical facilities, emphasizing the need to protect civilians and uphold humanitarian laws during conflicts