AP Investigation Questions Israeli Rationale in Gaza Hospital Attack That Killed Journalists
An AP investigation into an Israeli attack on Gaza's Nasser Hospital reveals 22 deaths, including journalists, and raises questions about the military's rationale, particularly regarding "double-tap" strikes and alleged Hamas links.
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NewsmaxAP Reporting Calls Into Question Why and How Israel Attacked a Gaza Hospital
Overview
An Israeli attack on Gaza's Nasser Hospital killed 22 people, including journalists Hussam al-Masri and Mariam Dagga, and health workers, prompting an AP investigation into the incident.
Israel claimed the journalists were not targeted and had no Hamas links, suspecting a concealed camera at a known gathering spot was used for troop surveillance.
AP's investigation, based on eyewitnesses and video, found no evidence of armed individuals among the casualties and confirmed al-Masri's camera was openly used for live broadcasts.
The attack involved two rounds of high-explosive tank shells on a stairwell, with the second strike targeting responders, raising concerns about potential "double-tap" war crimes.
This incident underscores the severe risks for Palestinian journalists in Gaza, with 189 reporters killed by Israeli fire since October 2023, amid a ban on foreign journalists.
Analysis
Center-leaning sources frame this story by consistently questioning Israel's rationale and conduct in the Nasser Hospital strike. They emphasize the severity of the "double-tap" attack, the use of high-explosive tank shells, and discrepancies in Israel's claims, while highlighting the civilian casualties and potential war crimes.