Gaza hospital director killed in Israeli strike, Hamas-run health ministry says

The director of Gaza's Indonesian Hospital, Dr. Marwan Sultan, was killed in an Israeli air strike on his home in Gaza City, along with family members, as reported by the Hamas-run health ministry. The strike is said to have occurred as part of Israeli military operations, with at least 139 people reported killed in the 24 hours before midday on Wednesday. The health ministry accused the Israeli military of targeting medical and humanitarian personnel, while the Israeli military stated it operates to reduce harm to civilians and alleges Hamas uses civilian areas for terrorist activities.