Former President Donald Trump expressed dissatisfaction over
Israeli airstrikes hitting a Gaza hospital, killing at least 20
people—including five journalists. The attack on Nasser Hospital in Khan
Younis, southern Gaza, has drawn widespread international condemnation and
calls for urgent investigations.
Trump voices concern over Gaza hospital strike
As reported by Cari Davies of ITV News, Donald Trump
publicly stated he is "not happy" about the Israeli strikes on Gaza's
Nasser Medical Complex, which resulted in the deaths of at least 20 people,
including medical personnel and journalists. Trump's remarks came amid
heightened tension and controversy surrounding the airstrikes on Monday, August
25, 2025. He called attention to the tragic loss of civilian lives and
implicitly questioned the conduct of the Israeli military in this incident.
Deadly double airstrike on Nasser Hospital
According to reports from the Associated Press' Abur Bash
and others, and outlined by Rawan Sheikh Ahmad in The New York Times, two
Israeli airstrikes targeted the fourth floor of Nasser Hospital within ten
minutes of each other in a "double tap" attack—the second strike
occurred as rescue teams arrived to assist the injured and recover the bodies
of the deceased. The Gaza Health Ministry confirmed at least 20 fatalities from
the strikes, among them four Palestinian journalists and several medical and
rescue workers. The hospital is the largest medical facility in southern Gaza
and has been subjected to multiple bombings over the 22 months of ongoing
conflict.
The journalists killed included Mariam Abu Daqa of the
Associated Press, Mohammed Salama of Al Jazeera, Hossam al-Masri contracted by
Reuters, and Moaz Abu Taha from NBC. The Foreign Press Association in Israel
condemned the attack as one of the deadliest on international media and called
for an end to targeting journalists in Gaza. Reporters Without Borders (RSF)
joined in condemning the strike, urging immediate international action.
International outcry and humanitarian concern
As reported by Nurbanu Tanrıkulu Kızıl for Daily Sabah and
the Associated Press, the international community reacted with outrage to the
hospital strike. UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy described the attack as
"horrifying" and called for an immediate cease-fire, emphasising the
protection of civilians, healthcare workers, and journalists. The United
Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) condemned
the strikes as "absolutely horrifying," noting the hospital's crucial
role in caring for starving children and other vulnerable patients amid severe
shortages.
Philippe Lazzarini, head of the UN Relief and Works Agency
(UNRWA), called the world's indifference to the escalating humanitarian crisis
"shocking" as Israel continues to bombard civilian infrastructure in
the blockaded enclave. The Israeli military expressed regret for the deaths of
uninvolved individuals and announced an investigation but stated that
journalists are not targeted intentionally.
Background of the Gaza conflict and media dangers
Over the course of nearly two years of conflict, Gaza has
become one of the most dangerous locations for journalists, with the Committee
to Protect Journalists reporting at least 192 fatalities in the war zone.
Israel restricts international journalists' entry into Gaza, relying heavily on
local Palestinian reporters. Media organisations such as AFP, AP, Reuters, and
BBC have expressed grave concern for the safety and welfare of their Gaza-based
journalists facing starvation and constant danger.
Israeli officials claim that militants use medical
facilities for military purposes, justifying strikes as necessary, though they
have provided no evidence regarding attacks on Nasser Hospital. Palestinian
officials and international observers widely reject these claims, emphasising
the severe humanitarian impact on civilians, including patients and healthcare
staff.
Casualty details and aftermath
In addition to the deaths on the hospital's fourth floor,
further Israeli strikes elsewhere in Gaza killed additional civilians,
including children. The World Health Organisation's Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus
noted that the strike crippled one of Gaza's few remaining healthcare centres
at a time when access to medical care is already extremely limited. He stressed
that starvation and repeated attacks have devastated the population's
well-being.
Locals and health officials at Nasser Hospital continue
their efforts to preserve the facility and provide critical care despite
persistent bombardments. Mohammad Saqer, a health official, appealed for
communication to resolve any allegations rather than continued bombing.
The deadly Israeli airstrikes on the Nasser Medical Complex
in Gaza have provoked sharp reactions worldwide, with Donald Trump among those
expressing dissatisfaction over the loss of civilian and journalistic lives.
The incident underscores the escalating humanitarian crisis in Gaza, raising
urgent questions on the conduct of warfare and protection of non-combatants in
the ongoing conflict. International calls for ceasefire and investigations
intensify as the toll on Gaza's civilians, infrastructure, and press freedom
mounts.