Gaza: MSF denounces deadly attack on Nasser Hospital by Israeli forces

The attack on 25 August killed at least 20 people—including a freelance photographer who frequently worked with MSF—and injured 50 more. It also further reduces the already limited health care services available to people in southern Gaza.

Jerome Grimaud, MSF emergency coordinator in Gaza, says:

“We denounce in the strongest possible terms Israel’s horrendous attacks on the Nasser medical complex today – the only partially functioning public hospital in the south of Gaza. Israeli forces killed at least 20 people and injured 50 more in consecutive strikes, including healthcare workers, rescuers and journalists.

Among them was Mariam Abu Dagga, a freelance photographer who frequently worked with MSF. We are heartbroken by her death. Mariam leaves behind a son who must now grow up without his mother. At least four other journalists were also killed today.

Some MSF staff members were forced to shelter in the laboratory as Israel repeatedly struck the building amidst rescue efforts. We are outraged as the Israeli forces continue to attack healthcare workers and journalists with impunity.

For the past 22 months, we have watched as healthcare facilities have been levelled, journalists silenced, and healthcare workers buried beneath the rubble by the Israeli forces. As Israel continues to shun international law, the only witnesses of their genocidal campaign are deliberately being targeted. It must stop now.”

These photos were taken for MSF by Mariam Abu Dagga, who was killed in Israel's 25 August 2025 strike of Nasser Hospital.