SAFA – Israeli forces have carried out 793 attacks on healthcare services across the Gaza Strip since October 2023, killing 1,725 medical workers and devastating the facilities Palestinians depend on for lifesaving treatment, Gaza's Government Media Office announced Thursday.

According to the office, the attacks have targeted hospitals, healthcare centers, ambulances, medical personnel, and essential healthcare infrastructure, severely undermining Gaza's ability to provide medical care amid the ongoing humanitarian crisis.

The figures were released following another deadly Israeli strike early Thursday, November 12, 2026, when Israeli warplanes bombed the surgical department inside the Al-Yassin Building at Nasser Medical Complex in Khan Younis, southern Gaza.

The attack killed six Palestinians, including physician Dr. Rizq Ahmad Abu Shaira and a 13-year-old child, and wounded more than 25 others, according to local reports.

The casualties included patients, their relatives, and medical personnel, while the bombardment caused further damage to one of Gaza's most important remaining healthcare facilities.

Israeli Attacks Devastate Gaza's Hospitals and Medical Workforce

The Government Media Office described the strike on Nasser Medical Complex as part of a broader pattern of Israeli attacks on Gaza's healthcare system.

Major medical facilities, including Al-Shifa Medical Complex and Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital, have also been struck during the war, leaving hospitals struggling to treat patients amid widespread destruction, shortages of essential supplies, and mounting medical needs.

Beyond the damage to hospital buildings and equipment, Gaza's healthcare workforce has suffered extensive losses.

According to the Government Media Office, 1,725 medical workers have been killed since the war began, while hundreds of others have been injured or detained.

The office also cited testimonies from healthcare professionals and Palestinians released from Israeli detention describing alleged torture, mistreatment, and harsh conditions inside Israeli detention facilities.

The killing, injury, and detention of medical personnel have further strained a healthcare system already operating with severely limited resources.

Gaza Authorities Demand International Protection and Accountability

The Government Media Office held Israel and the U.S. administration responsible for the continued attacks on hospitals and medical facilities, as well as the deaths of patients and healthcare workers.

It urged the international community, United Nations agencies, and international medical and human rights organizations to take immediate action to protect Gaza's remaining hospitals and medical personnel.

The office also called for the release of detained Palestinian healthcare workers, independent international investigations into reported violations, and accountability for those responsible.

As Gaza's healthcare system struggles to meet the needs of a population devastated by war, the latest strike on Nasser Medical Complex has renewed concerns over the safety of patients and medical teams.

The Government Media Office warned that continued attacks on healthcare facilities threaten the survival of essential medical services and place thousands of vulnerable Palestinians at further risk.