Global News Podcast UN calls for investigation following deadly Israeli strikes on Nasser hospital in Gaza
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Aug 26, 2025 David Shazan, Paris correspondent for the British Times, discusses the devastating Israeli airstrikes on the Nasser Hospital in Gaza, which resulted in numerous civilian casualties, including journalists. He highlights the international outcry and calls for a UN investigation, emphasizing the urgent need for accountability. The conversation also touches on the humanitarian crisis in the region and the complex ethical dilemmas faced by military strategies. Additionally, Shazan comments on the broader implications of such tragic events in global media and politics.
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Hospital Strike Sparks Calls For Investigation
- Nasser Hospital in Khan Yunis was struck twice in minutes, causing major casualties including journalists and rescue workers.
- The UN called for an impartial investigation and highlighted protection obligations for medical staff and journalists.
Journalist Killed While Filming Evacuation
- Reuters cameraman Hossam al-Masri was filming when he was hit and later killed in the follow-up explosion on the hospital stairs.
- Witnesses described immediate chaos with bodies strewn across the stairway after the second strike.
Regret Versus Transparency Debate
- Israel called the event a "tragic mishap" and said it values journalists and medical staff, but offered limited transparency on its inquiry.
- The repeated targeted nature of strikes and the double-tap tactic raised international skepticism about the explanation.