Chicago Monday, August 25th, 2025
Israeli strikes on Nasser Hospital in Gaza on Monday resulted in the deaths of at least 15 people, including four journalists. Among the journalists killed was Reuters contractor and cameraman Hussam al-Masri, who died in the first strike. Photographer Hatem Khaled, also a Reuters contractor, was wounded in a second strike on the hospital.
Witnesses reported that the second strike occurred after rescue workers, journalists, and other individuals had rushed to the site of the initial attack. The Reuters live video feed from the hospital, operated by Masri, suddenly shut down at the moment of the initial strike, as seen in Reuters footage. This incident has sparked widespread concern and condemnation.
Reuters expressed devastation over the death of Hussam al-Masri and the injury of Hatem Khaled, stating, “We are devastated to learn of the death of Reuters contractor Hussam al-Masri and injuries to another of our contractors, Hatem Khaled, in Israeli strikes on the Nasser hospital in Gaza today”. The Israeli military and Prime Minister’s Office have yet to comment on the strikes.
