An Israeli strike on Nasser Hospital in Gaza killed at least six people, including a surgeon, and was reported as the deadliest hospital strike since the election.

What it means

An Israeli airstrike struck Nasser Hospital in southern Gaza on November 12, 2026, killing at least six people including a surgeon. Health officials report it as the deadliest single attack on a hospital since the recent Israeli elections (held in late 2026). The strike hit the intensive care unit, and the Israeli military said it targeted a Hamas commander.

Accuracy & sourcesGrounded

The claim originates from Gaza health officials and has been widely reported by multiple news outlets including AFP, AP, Al Jazeera, and others. However, no primary source such as an official Israeli military statement or independent on-the-ground verification is cited in the reporting, and the provenance tier is aggregated/secondary with no primary cited.

How new

The strike occurred on November 12, 2026, and is genuinely new; it is not resurfaced material.

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