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Palestinian terrorists should stop using hospitals as military buildings

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Faria, Z. (2026, November 13). Palestinian terrorists should stop using hospitals as military buildings. Washington Examiner. https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/beltway-confidential/4803065/palestinian-terrorists-stop-using-hospitals-as-military-buildings/

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Washington Examiner · collected 2026-11-13 · by Zachary Faria

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This opinion piece argues that Israel's strikes on hospitals in Gaza are a direct result of Hamas using these facilities as military headquarters. The text cites an Israeli airstrike at Nasser Hospital earlier this week, where the Israel Defense Forces claimed to target Muhammad Abu Ismail, a commander in the Khan Younis Brigade. According to the military's report, Hamas used the second floor of the hospital as a command center where civilians were barred and dozens of hostages were held.
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An Israeli airstrike hit a building at Nasser Hospital in the southern Gaza city of Khan Younis early on Thursday, November 12, 2026. While early reports from the Gaza civil defence service and Reuters stated that at least five people were killed, later reports from the BBC and the Gaza Health Ministry confirmed that at least six people were killed. Among the casualties was a surgeon identified as Rezik Abushira (also spelled Rezik Abu Shaaira), while at least 20 others were wounded in the strike which targeted the hospital's surgery department. The Israeli military claimed the strike was intended to target a senior Hamas terrorist and other militants, specifically identifying Muhammad Abu Ismail, a commander in the Hamas Khan Younis Brigade, as a top target. The military stated that Hamas had established a presence within the complex and was using the hospital as a command center for military and terrorist activities. The strike caused extensive damage to the facility, which remains one of the few functioning medical centers in the territory.

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Washington ExaminerThis outlet13 Nov

This opinion piece argues that Israel's strikes on hospitals in Gaza are a direct result of Hamas using these facilities as military headquarters. The text cites an Israeli airstrike at Nasser Hospital earlier this week, where the Israel Defense Forces claimed to target Muhammad Abu Ismail, a commander in the Khan Younis Brigade. According to the military's report, Hamas used the second floor of the hospital as a…

Palestinian terrorists should stop using hospitals as military buildings (this article)
Al Jazeera13 Nov

A British volunteer surgeon filmed the aftermath of an Israeli strike on Gaza’s Nasser Hospital. The report captures the immediate scene of the strike from a first-person perspective. The provided text does not include specific numbers or a detailed timeline of the events.

Gaza surgeon films aftermath of Israeli strike →5 articles from Al Jazeera on this story
The Independent12 Nov

An Israeli airstrike on Nasser Hospital in southern Gaza early Thursday killed six people, including a doctor, and injured at least a dozen others, according to Gaza’s health ministry. The attack, which targeted the hospital’s surgery department, destroyed parts of the second floor and rendered six surgical theaters unusable. Dr. Goher Rahbour, a British surgeon volunteering at the hospital, described the scene as…

Doctor among six Palestinians killed in Israeli airstrike on Gaza hospital →3 articles from The Independent on this story
Toronto Star12 Nov

Israel struck a hospital in Gaza early Thursday, killing six people including a doctor and wounding at least twelve more. The attack targeted the Nasser Hospital's surgical wing, damaging parts of its second floor. In France, authorities barred Yossi Dagan, an Israeli settler leader from entering the country due to his involvement with settlement policy in the occupied West Bank.

Israel hits Gaza hospital and France turns away a settler leader, and other Mideast news →2 articles from Toronto Star on this story
Dawn13 Nov

Israeli fire killed 11 people across Gaza on Thursday, including a surgeon and five others in a strike on the surgery ward of Nasser Hospital in Khan Yunis. The military stated the hospital strike targeted Hamas commander Muhammad Abu Ismail and militants, while Hamas denied the facility was used for military purposes. The report also notes that a 9-month-old infant died of hypothermia in a displacement tent due to…

Israeli strike kills surgeon, five others in Gaza hospital →2 articles from Dawn on this story
NBC News12 Nov

Israeli forces conducted an airstrike on Nasser Hospital in southern Gaza, resulting in at least six fatalities, including medical personnel and patients. The Palestinian health ministry reported these casualties, while Israel defended the action as a targeted operation against a Hamas leader involved in planning attacks from within the hospital.

Israel launch deadly airstrike on Gaza’s Nasser Hospital →2 articles from NBC News on this story
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Deutsche Welle12 Nov

Israel conducted an overnight airstrike on a Gaza hospital, claiming it targeted a senior Hamas member named Muhammad Abu Ismail. The Israeli military stated that Abu Ismail and other militants were operating a command center within the Nasser hospital in Khan Yunis, which Israel alleges was being used for military and terrorist activities. The Gaza civil defense reported that the attack killed at least six people…

Israel strikes Gaza hospital, says Hamas senior figure inside →2 articles from Deutsche Welle on this story
The Straits Times11 Nov

On November 12, an Israeli airstrike hit the surgery department of Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis, southern Gaza, according to Gaza’s civil defence service. The strike killed at least five people, including a surgeon named Rezik Abushira, and wounded 20 others. This incident occurred as part of increased Israeli military operations against Gaza following Hamas's October 7 attack that Israel says resulted in about…

Israeli strike on southern Gaza hospital kills five, Gaza civil defence says →
The Hindu12 Nov

An Israeli airstrike hit the surgery department of Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis, southern Gaza, early Thursday (November 12, 2026), according to a spokesperson for Gaza's civil defence. The strike killed at least five people, including a surgeon named Rezik Abushira, and wounded 20 others. Gaza’s health officials report that since the ceasefire agreement, over 1,600 Palestinians have been killed in Israeli attacks.

Israeli strike on southern Gaza hospital kills five, Gaza civil defence says →
BBC12 Nov

An Israeli airstrike hit the surgery department of Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis, southern Gaza, killing at least six people and injuring over twenty on Thursday morning. The attack caused significant damage to the largest hospital in southern Gaza. No official response has been given by the Israeli military as of yet. Since a ceasefire agreement last October, over 1,600 additional deaths have occurred due to…

Israeli strike on Nasser Hospital kills at least six, Gaza civil defence agency says →
CBS News12 Nov

An Israeli airstrike on Nasser Hospital in southern Gaza early Thursday killed six people and wounded at least a dozen more, according to Gaza's Health Ministry. The strike reportedly targeted "a senior Hamas terrorist" operating within the hospital, though Israel did not provide evidence for this claim. Nasser Hospital is one of the few functioning medical facilities left in Gaza; it has been previously attacked by…

Israeli strike on Gaza hospital kills 6, health authorities say →
ABC News (AU)12 Nov

Palestinian health authorities report that six people, including surgeon Rizk Abu Shaira, were killed when an Israeli air strike hit Nasser Hospital’s surgery department in southern Gaza early Thursday morning, local time. At least 20 others were injured. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) claimed Hamas was using the hospital as a command center and engaged in military activities there. Gaza's health ministry called…

Surgeon among six killed in Israeli air strike on Gaza hospital →
NPR12 Nov

An Israeli airstrike on Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis, southern Gaza, killed six people including a general surgeon and wounded at least twelve others early Thursday morning. The attack damaged several floors of the hospital's surgical wing, destroying medical equipment and scattering debris throughout the facility. Israel claims it targeted Hamas commanders within the hospital complex, while Gaza’s Health Ministry…

Israeli strike on a Gaza hospital kills 6 people, health authorities say →
CBC12 Nov

An Israeli airstrike on Thursday hit the surgery department of Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis, Gaza, killing six people and injuring over a dozen more, according to Gaza's Health Ministry. The Israeli military claims it targeted "a senior Hamas terrorist" but did not provide evidence; parts of the hospital’s second floor were destroyed. This attack further damages Gaza’s already strained healthcare system, with…

Israeli strike on a Gaza hospital kills 6 people, health authorities say →
The Guardian12 Nov

An Israeli airstrike on the Nasser hospital in Khan Younis early Thursday killed six people, including a surgeon and a disabled man, while wounding more than 20 others. The Israeli military stated the strike targeted a Hamas commander and fighters, while the hospital’s surgical department suffered extensive structural damage and fires. The reporting highlights the casualties among patients and staff, noting that…

Israeli airstrike on Nasser hospital in Gaza kills surgeon and five others →
Euronews12 Nov

An Israeli strike on Nasser Hospital in Gaza severely damaged its surgical department, operating theatres, recovery facilities, and intensive care unit. The attack killed at least one general surgeon and injured several others, according to Gaza's Health Ministry. The Israeli military claimed it targeted a Hamas commander operating from the hospital but did not provide evidence. Since October 2023, there have been…

Gaza: Devastation inside Nasser Hospital after deadly Israeli strike →
The Intercept13 Nov

Israel conducted an airstrike on Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis on Wednesday, resulting in the deaths of six people and wounding 52 others, including surgeon Rizk Abu Shaaira. The hospital, which serves approximately 1.3 million people, was forced to close its emergency, surgery, radiology, and laboratory departments following the strike. This report highlights the use of a GBU-39/B precision-guided missile…

Israel Used a U.S.-Made Missile to Kill Six at Gaza’s Nasser Hospital →

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The war started on Oct. 7, 2023, when Hamas-led militants attacked southern Israel, killing around 1,200 people and taking 251 others hostage.

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Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis is one of the few remaining medical facilities in Gaza, whose healthcare infrastructure lies decimated by three years of Israeli bombardment.

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Israel has continued to strike Gaza despite a U.S.-backed ceasefire and controls at least 60% of the enclave.

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An Associated Press journalist at the scene said parts of the building’s second floor were destroyed.

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Israeli strike on southern Gaza hospital kills five, Gaza civil defence says The Straits Times · attributed to a source

Israeli strike on southern Gaza hospital kills five, Gaza civil defence says The Hindu · attributed to a source

Israeli strike on Nasser Hospital kills at least six, Gaza civil defence agency says BBC · attributed to a source

Israeli strike on a Gaza hospital kills 6 people, health authorities say Toronto Star · attributed to a source

Israeli strike on Gaza hospital kills 6, health authorities say CBS News · attributed to a source

Israeli strike on a Gaza hospital kills 6 people, health authorities say NPR · attributed to a source

Israeli strike on Gaza hospital kills at least six people, officials say NBC News · attributed to a source

Israeli strike on a Gaza hospital kills 6 people, health authorities say CBC · attributed to a source

Israel strikes intensive care at Gaza’s Nasser Hospital Al Jazeera · stated as fact

Doctor among six Palestinians killed in Israeli airstrike on Gaza hospital The Independent · stated as fact

Surgeon among six killed in Israeli air strike on Gaza hospital ABC News (Australia) · stated as fact

Israeli strike kills 6 at southern Gaza hospital: civil defence Dawn · stated as fact

Israel targets senior Hamas member in Gaza hospital strike Deutsche Welle · stated as fact

Israeli airstrike on Nasser hospital in Gaza kills surgeon and five others The Guardian · stated as fact

Gaza: Devastation inside Nasser Hospital after deadly Israeli strike Euronews · stated as fact

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Leans left further left than this Hedges 2 of 14 claims Outlet record 66/100
NPR
Leans strongly left further left than this Hedges 2 of 18 claims Outlet record 60/100
NBC News
Leans strongly left further left than this Hedges 2 of 27 claims Outlet record 77/100
Deutsche Welle
Hedges 3 of 20 claims Outlet record 95/100
The Straits Times
Hedges 1 of 9 claims Outlet record 64/100
Al Jazeera
Hedges 0 of 3 claims Outlet record 60/100
The Hindu
Leans left further left than this Hedges 1 of 7 claims Outlet record 78/100
Toronto Star
Hedges 1 of 2 claims Outlet record 64/100
The Independent
Leans left further left than this Hedges 1 of 7 claims Outlet record 59/100
CBS News
Leans left further left than this Hedges 2 of 13 claims Outlet record 68/100

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Israeli strike on Nasser hospital
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Washington Examiner · 4845 article(s) · 10 correction(s) detected
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Who wrote this

Zachary Faria
36 article(s) here · 1 carrying a prediction
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Topics

Gaza Hamas Israel Khan Younis Brigade Palestinian

Subjects

Israel GPE · 4× Hamas ORG · 3× Gaza GPE · 2× Khan Younis Brigade ORG · 1× Muhammad Abu Ismail PERSON · 1× Palestinian NORP · 1× the Israel Defense Forces ORG · 1×

Narrative

Israel earlier this week launched a targeted airstrike on a building at Nasser Hospital in Gaza, with Israel claiming that the top target was Muhammad Abu Ismail, a commander in Hamas’ Khan Younis Brigade.
framing: mixed · carried by 1 article(s) · first seen 2026-11-14
It seems that the best way to stop Israel from bombing hospitals in Gaza would be for Palestinian terrorists to stop using those hospitals as military facilities.
2026-11-14 · Washington Examiner
Palestinian terrorists should stop using hospitals as military buildings · mixed framing

Claims (4 extracted, 1 hedged)

It seems that the best way to stop Israel from bombing hospitals in Gaza would be for Palestinian terrorists to stop using those hospitals as military facilities. asserted
terrorists → seem → facilities
And the people whining most about Israel’s strikes are the ones who should know that best. asserted
who → whine → that
Israel earlier this week launched a targeted airstrike on a building at Nasser Hospital in Gaza, with Israel claiming that the top target was Muhammad Abu Ismail, a commander in Hamas’ Khan Younis Brigade. asserted
target → launch → Brigade
According to the Israel Defense Forces, Hamas has “established a presence within the hospital complex and used it as a command center,” and the second floor of the hospital “serves as a Hamas military HQ, where civilians are not permitted to enter,” which was where “dozens of hostages were held captive.” uncertain
dozens → accord → hostages
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