Egypt Condemns Deadly Israeli Strike on Gaza Hospital

Egypt condemned an Israeli airstrike that hit Nasser Medical Complex in Khan Younis, southern Gaza, shortly after midnight on Thursday, 12 November, killing at least six Palestinians and injuring dozens of others, according to a statement by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued later that day.

The strike hit the hospital’s surgical building, killing patients, medical personnel, and their companions, including a doctor and a child, according to Gaza’s Health Ministry. The attack also caused extensive damage to the hospital’s medical departments.

In its statement, Egypt condemned the continued targeting of healthcare facilities and medical personnel, describing such attacks as violations of international humanitarian law that undermine efforts to maintain the ceasefire and improve humanitarian conditions in Gaza.

Cairo called for an immediate halt to Israeli violations of the ceasefire agreement and urged compliance with international humanitarian law, particularly the obligation to protect civilians and medical facilities.

Egypt also called on the international community to ensure that the ceasefire is respected and prevent further attacks, allowing the implementation of the peace plan to continue.

The Israeli military confirmed carrying out the strike, saying it had targeted a senior Hamas commander and other members of the group’s armed wing operating from the hospital.

According to Médecins Sans Frontières, the attack damaged the hospital’s inpatient department and disrupted emergency, radiology, laboratory, and surgical services. The organisation said Nasser Medical Complex is the main referral hospital for southern Gaza, serving approximately 1.3 million people.

The attack came amid continued violence despite a ceasefire that took effect in October 2025. According to Gaza’s Health Ministry, 1,622 Palestinians had been killed and 5,878 injured since the ceasefire began, as of 11 November, before the latest strike.

The ministry also reported that the overall Palestinian death toll since October 2023 had reached 74,653, with 176,007 injured.