The UN has said there needs to be justice following Israel's double strike on a Gaza hospital which killed at least 20 people, as an initial Israeli military probe stated that the strike targeted a camera positioned by Hamas.
Condemnation of the attack, whose victims included five journalists and four health workers, has intensified, with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer describing it as completely indefensible.
On the same day, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) released its initial inquiry, acknowledging several gaps that warrant further investigation.
The strikes occurred amidst protests in Israel, urging the government to agree to hostage negotiations.
Monday's attack at Nasser hospital in Khan Younis began with an initial strike that killed one person, followed by a second strike about ten minutes later that targeted journalists and rescuers on site.
The fatalities included four health workers and five journalists from various international media outlets.
The UN's spokesperson emphasized the necessity for thorough investigation and accountability for the deaths of media personnel in this situation.
The IDF indicated that their operations aimed to neutralize threats posed by Hamas, although they did not explain the necessity of the second strike soon after the first.
Following the incident, ongoing protests in Israel have seen citizens calling for an end to the violence and a resolution to the hostage crisis, underscoring the conflict’s deep impacts on both sides.
The Hamas-run health ministry reported a significant number of casualties recently, indicating a dire humanitarian situation as international discussions about ceasefires and potential resolutions continue to stall.
