The key facts
- Airstrike on Nasser Hospital: 6 killed, 27 wounded, serious damage to the building
- UN Special Coordinator Ramiz Alakbarov warned of risks to the ceasefire
- The UN demands unimpeded humanitarian access ahead of cold weather
Strike on the Hospital and the UN Response
An Israeli airstrike on Nasser Hospital in the Gaza Strip killed six people and wounded 27 others, and also caused extensive damage to the medical facility. Farhan Haq, deputy spokesperson for the UN Secretary-General, reported this at a briefing on Thursday, conveying the position of Ramiz Alakbarov, the acting Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process.
Warning About the Fate of the Ceasefire
According to Haq, Alakbarov stated that the ongoing violence and the recent escalation of military operations are deepening the immense suffering of Gaza's population and jeopardizing the increasingly fragile ceasefire. He also reiterated the call to ensure rapid, safe and unimpeded access for humanitarian aid, including the entry of materials for durable shelters and items for winter preparedness, 'to alleviate the suffering of the population as the coldest months approach.' The UN statement did not provide details of the strike — for example, who was in the hospital or how the Israeli side responded.
