Khan Younis:Gaza The Board of Peace has urged the immediate implementation of US President Donald Trump's Gaza peace plan following a deadly Israeli strike on Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis, southern Gaza Strip. The board emphasized the urgent need for the plan to prevent further tragedies, while refraining from criticizing Israel for the attack.
According to Anadolu Agency – English, the Board of Peace highlighted that the tragic loss of life underscores the necessity of moving forward with the plan. The board stated that without the plan, tragedies involving alleged deliberate Israeli attacks and claims of Hamas exploiting facilities for terrorist operations would continue, with innocent Gazans suffering the consequences.
The Board of Peace expressed its condolences over the civilian deaths and denounced Hamas, yet stopped short of condemning the Israeli attack. It called on all parties to honor their commitments under the plan and outlined a strategic framework to ensure Gazans can live safely and access essential medical care in secure, demilitarized facilities. The board insisted that all parties must grant the necessary authority and operational space to implement this framework without delay.
Hamas has rejected the Peace Council's statement, accusing it of adopting Israel's narrative and covering up violations committed during the attack on Nasser Hospital. Hamas argued that the council's position echoed misleading claims and shifted responsibility from perpetrators to victims, demonstrating bias and contradicting its principles of objectivity and justice. The group also criticized international silence over Israeli actions and the spread of false claims by the Israeli military.
The Israeli airstrike on the Al-Yasin building at Nasser Medical Complex resulted in six deaths and over 20 injuries, according to Gaza's Civil Defense. The hospital director reported extensive damage to the intensive care and surgical wards. The strike was described by Israeli Army Radio as an 'assassination operation,' though details were not provided.
The attack occurred amidst ongoing Israeli violations of a ceasefire agreement with Hamas, effective from October 10, 2025. The ceasefire violations have resulted in 1,622 Palestinian deaths and 5,878 injuries. Since October 2023, Israel's war on Gaza has claimed the lives of over 74,600 Palestinians and wounded nearly 176,000, with women and children being the majority of casualties. The conflict has also devastated 90% of Gaza's infrastructure.