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Israeli strike on Gaza hospital kills 11 in deadliest attack since election

Israeli fire killed 11 people in Gaza on Thursday, six of them in the bombing of Nasser hospital in south Gaza early in the day, health officials said, the deadliest single strike since Israel’s elections last month. The Israeli military confirmed the attack, saying they targeted “the commander of Hamas’s Khan Younis brigade Muhammad Abu Ismail and additional terrorists hiding inside of Nasser…

Israeli strike on Gaza hospital kills 11 in deadliest attack since election

Doha, Qatar, has strongly condemned an Israeli attack on the Nasser Medical Complex in Gaza. The surgical department of the complex was targeted, resulting in the death and injury of several unarmed civilians. The attack is being described as a heinous crime against the Palestinian people, and a clear violation of international law and humanitarian law.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a statement on Thursday, reaffirming Qatar's firm rejection of Israel's ongoing attacks on the Gaza Strip. This includes strikes on hospitals and other civilian facilities. The statement called on the international community to fulfill its duty to protect civilians and ensure those responsible for such atrocities are held accountable.

Qatar reiterated its unwavering support for the Palestinian cause and the Palestinian people's resilience. This stance is based on international legitimacy resolutions and the two-state solution. This solution advocates for the establishment of an independent Palestinian state on the borders established in 1967, with East Jerusalem serving as its capital.

Written by urgent.news from The Peninsula Qatar's reporting — not their text. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.

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