BBC cameraman was injured during an Israeli airstrike on the European Hospital in Khan Younis, Gaza, while documenting the severe malnutrition affecting children in the region. The journalist, whose name is withheld for safety reasons, sustained minor injuries when bombs struck the hospital’s car park, killing and wounding dozens of people. At the time, families were gathered at the hospital, awaiting the evacuation of their sick children or the return of children from treatment abroad. BBC
The Israeli military stated that the airstrike targeted a Hamas command center allegedly located beneath the hospital, accusing Hamas of using civilians as human shields. Hamas has denied these allegations.BBC
Prior to the attack, the cameraman had been working on a story about Siwar Ashour, a five-month-old girl suffering from acute malnutrition. Siwar’s condition is critical; she cannot tolerate formula milk due to severe allergies and has developed a skin infection and gastrointestinal issues. Her mother, Najwa, expressed deep concern for her daughter’s health and future.BBC
Efforts are underway to evacuate sick children from Gaza to countries like the United Arab Emirates and Jordan for medical treatment. However, many families remain separated, with some children still trapped in Gaza under dire conditions.BBC
The incident underscores the escalating humanitarian crisis in Gaza, where ongoing conflict and blockades have led to widespread suffering among civilians, particularly children. BBC
