IDF Spokesperson Brigadier General Effie Defrin released a statement on Monday regarding the strike on Nasser Hospital in Khan Yunis and addressed reports indicating that civilians, including journalists, may have been harmed in the incident.
“We are aware of reports that harm was caused to civilians, including journalists,” said Defrin. “I would like to be clear from the start – the IDF does not intentionally target civilians.”
“The IDF makes every effort to mitigate harm to civilians, while ensuring the safety of our troops. Any incident that raises concern in this regard is addressed by the relevant mechanisms in the IDF.”
The findings of the investigation, according to the IDF, will be presented as transparently as possible.
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IDF Spokesman: Hamas has used the hospital that was struck, by Israel National News, August 25, 2025