Palestinian Red Crescent had earlier reported ‘very intense shelling’ around city’s al-Amal hospital

Israeli forces have stormed Nasser hospital in Khan Younis, according to Al Jazeera journalist Hani Mahmoud who is reporting from Rafah in southern Gaza.

In a breaking news update to the publication, Mahmoud said Israeli forces had given those in Nasser hospital until 7am (Gaza time) to evacuate and as of Thursday morning there is “a presence of Israeli soldiers inside the facility”. “At the same time, there is heavy tank and machine gun fire,” he added.

Dozens have been wounded in attacks, some victims injured more than once. This is the largest health facility in southern Gaza. It is completely out of service now. The entire medical staff was rounded up, their hands tied behind their backs.

Military checkpoints were set up and Palestinians were told to come in groups of five – doctors, nurses, those with injuries. A large number of young people were detained.”

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