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Israel kills 20 in Gaza hospital double-tap strike

8/26/2026

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Israel Military Double-Tap

Israel’s military carried out a double-tap strike on Gaza’s Nasser Hospital, killing 20 Palestinians.
The strike occurred on 25 August 2025.
Among the dead were Reuters cameraman Hussam al-Masri and AP journalist Mariam Dagga.
Eight minutes later a second tank shell hit rescuers, killing 19 and broadcasting live.
Israel said a Hamas camera was the target, though an anonymous soldier said no evidence linked it.

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Israel strikes plant

Israeli strike hit the desalination plant in Sheikh Radwan, worsening Gaza’s water shortage.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Israel Katz warned of more strikes if kite incidents persist.
Hamas spokesperson Hazem Qassem called the kites and accused Israel of using them as a pretext.
Israeli forces ordered evacuations in Beach camp and Deir Al-Balah before airstrikes.
Gaza health ministry reports over 1,280 Palestinian deaths since the October ceasefire, without breakdown.

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Israel Military Double-Tap

Israel’s military carried out a double-tap strike on Gaza’s Nasser Hospital, killing 20 Palestinians.
The strike occurred on 25 August 2025.
Among the dead were Reuters cameraman Hussam al-Masri and AP journalist Mariam Dagga.
Eight minutes later a second tank shell hit rescuers, killing 19 and broadcasting live.
Israel said a Hamas camera was the target, though an anonymous soldier said no evidence linked it.

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