Israeli airstrikes on Nasser Hospital in Gaza on Monday killed at least 15 people, including four journalists, Palestinian health officials reported. Among the deceased was Hussam al-Masri, a Reuters contractor, who died in the first strike. Photographer Hatem Khaled, also a Reuters contractor, was wounded in a second strike on the hospital.

Witnesses said the second strike occurred after rescue workers, journalists, and civilians had rushed to the site of the initial attack. Reuters’ live video feed from the hospital, operated by al-Masri, abruptly shut down at the moment of the first strike.

Other journalists killed in the attack included Mariam Abu Dagga, a freelancer for the Associated Press and other outlets; Mohammed Salama, affiliated with Qatar-based Al Jazeera; and Moaz Abu Taha. A rescue worker was also among the victims.

The Palestinian Journalists Syndicate condemned the strikes, calling it “an open war against free media, aiming to terrorize journalists and prevent them from reporting on Israel’s actions.” Since the start of the conflict on October 7, 2023, more than 240 Palestinian journalists have been killed in Gaza, according to the syndicate.

Reuters stated it is urgently seeking more information and requested assistance from authorities in Gaza and Israel to provide medical aid to the injured. The Israeli military and Prime Minister’s Office had no immediate comment on the strikes.