Israeli air strike on Gaza hospital kills six, including surgeon

NPR | By Anas Baba

Published November 12, 2026 at 4:33 PM CST

Israeli launches its first air strike on a Gaza hospital since the ceasefire began last year.

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Anas Baba is NPR’s reporter in Gaza.

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