An Israeli airstrike on the Nasser Medical Complex in Khan Younis, southern Gaza, has drawn widespread international condemnation, fueling calls for an immediate ceasefire and unrestricted humanitarian access to the war-ravaged enclave.
According to Gaza’s Health Ministry, the attack killed at least 20 people, including medical personnel, journalists, and civil defense workers, and left dozens more injured. Since the conflict began on October 7, 2023, total casualties have reached 62,744 dead and 158,259 wounded. Of those, 10,900 were killed and 46,218 injured since March 18, 2025. The death toll of journalists now stands at 245, following the death of reporter Ahmed Abu Aziz, who succumbed to injuries from the strike.
The Gaza Government Media Office condemned the bombing as a “full-fledged war crime.” The Foreign Press Association also demanded an “immediate explanation” from Israel after five journalists were reported killed in the hospital strike.
In response, the Israeli military expressed “regret” over civilian casualties and said a preliminary investigation had been launched. It claimed the strike targeted a Hamas-operated surveillance camera allegedly positioned on the hospital roof.
The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), meeting in Jeddah, urged the UN Security Council to convene an emergency session, denouncing the strike as part of a broader “aggression against the Palestinian people.” In a joint communiqué, OIC member states rejected Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s statements about a “Greater Israel” and called for the opening of all Gaza border crossings, along with full access for humanitarian agencies, particularly UNRWA.
Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty accused Israel of committing “genocide,” citing starvation tactics and prolonged sieges. He noted that Egypt had delivered roughly 70% of all aid reaching Gaza—about 550,000 tons—but said over 5,000 trucks remained stranded due to Israeli restrictions. He warned that Gaza requires at least 700 aid trucks daily to meet minimum humanitarian needs.
In Europe, former EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell warned of a “global credibility crisis” for the European Union due to its inaction, and called for legal accountability of EU institutions. Finnish President Alexander Stubb described the international community’s failure to halt the conflict as “a failure of humanity.”
UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese called for sanctions and an arms embargo on Israel, saying international law had been “emptied of meaning.” She urged greater protection for hospitals, journalists, and medical workers, and criticized European nations for not exerting adequate pressure on Israel.
Despite continued bombardment, humanitarian aid is still reaching parts of Gaza. Jordan’s Hashemite Charity Organization confirmed that its 193rd aid convoy, comprising 59 trucks carrying food supplies, had successfully entered the territory as part of Amman’s ongoing relief efforts.
As civilian and journalist casualties mount, international pressure on Israel is growing to halt its military campaign. Egypt, Qatar, and the United States continue to push for a renewed ceasefire deal that would include a truce, a prisoner exchange, and guarantees for uninterrupted humanitarian aid.
