Statement of Civil Defense spokesperson, Mahmoud Basal, about the direct airstrike on Al-Ahli hospital. The following is a summary translation: • The attack struck the reception and medical laboratory departments, which sustained serious damage • The first martyr was killed by shrapnel that struck him directly • The strike also caused grievous injuries to many other victims present at those departments • "Such an attack on this protected place, the only hospital operating in Gaza City, requires immediate intervention from international organizations and the UN to put an end to these massacres and to the direct targeting of hospitals" • The victims include 5 members of the Christian community present on the premises of the local church

At the time of interview, only 1 martyr was confirmed. Moments later, 2 others were pronounced killed.