UN Secretary General strongly condemns killing of Palestinians in Israeli strikes that hit Nasser hospital in Gaza -spokesperson

UN Secretary General strongly condemns killing of Palestinians in Israeli strikes that hit Nasser hospital in Gaza -spokesperson

UN Secretary General António Guterres has strongly condemned the killing of Palestinians in Israeli strikes that hit the Nasser hospital in Gaza, according to a spokesperson. The strikes, which occurred on July 2, 2025, resulted in the deaths of at least 20 people, including five journalists working for international media outlets [1].

The Israeli military has confirmed that it carried out an attack in the area, but has not provided a clear explanation for why the building was targeted. The military has stated that it "regrets any harm to uninvolved individuals and does not target journalists as such," but the strike came with no warning and hit an exterior staircase of the hospital where journalists frequently stationed themselves with their cameras [1].

The Foreign Press Association has called for an "immediate explanation" from the Israeli military and the PM's office, describing the attack as "among the deadliest Israeli attacks on journalists working for international media since the Gaza war began" [2]. The association supports journalists around the world and has urged Israel to halt its practice of targeting journalists.

The strikes on the Nasser hospital in Khan Younis have been condemned by various organizations, including the UN's human rights office, which called the attack a grave breach of international law. The Committee to Protect Journalists has reported that more than 190 journalists have been killed in the 22-months of war in Gaza [3].

The Israeli military has ordered an initial inquiry into the attack, but it remains unclear what steps will be taken to prevent similar incidents in the future. The strikes have highlighted the ongoing conflict in Gaza and the challenges faced by journalists and healthcare workers in the region.

References:
[1] https://www.bbc.com/news/live/cn725ny0ryjt
[2] https://www.bbc.com/news/live/cn725ny0ryjt
[3] https://www.bbc.com/news/live/cn725ny0ryjt