Nasser Hospital siege

Nasser Hospital siege
Part of the siege of Khan Yunis during the Gaza war and genocide
Date
  • 21 January – 28 February 2024 (1 month and 1 week)
  • 24 March 2024 – 7 April 2024 (2 weeks)
Location31°20′52″N 34°17′36″E / 31.34778°N 34.29333°E / 31.34778; 34.29333
Result Nasser Hospital shuts down
Belligerents
 Israel  Hamas (alleged)
Units involved

 Israel Defense Forces

 al-Qassam Brigades
Casualties and losses
None 16 killed, ~200 surrendered (per Israel)
up to 21 civilians killed

During the Gaza war, the Nasser Hospital faced multiple attacks, including a siege and raid in January and February 2024. The hospital siege by Israeli forces created severe shortages of food, anesthesia, and painkillers. Reports emerged of Israeli snipers targeting individuals outside the hospital. Despite international calls for restraint, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) ordered the evacuation of displaced people inside the hospital on 13 February 2024. On 15 February, Israeli soldiers raided the hospital. The hospital had completely ceased functioning by March 2024. However, in 2025 the hospital has resumed medical services.