Egypt and world politics brief
Gaza: Extensive damage at Nasser Hospital after deadly Israeli strike
An RE brief based on a story published by Euronews Arabic on 12 November 2026.
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An Israeli strike caused extensive damage at Nasser Hospital in Gaza, destroying its surgery department and damaging operating rooms, recovery facilities and intensive care. The Israeli army acknowledged carrying out the strike and said it targeted a senior Hamas commander and other fighters; Gaza’s health ministry identified one of the victims as surgeon Rizq Abu Shira.
Key numbers
- 1,056 attacks
- Documented attacks on healthcare facilities and workers
- Since October 2023
- Period covered by World Health Organization figures
- 1,010 people
- Deaths in documented attacks
- 1,725 others
- Injuries in documented attacks