Israeli military spokesperson Brigadier General Effie Defrin stated that Israeli forces do not intentionally target civilians in the Gaza Strip, following a deadly strike near Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis that reportedly killed 20 Palestinians, including five journalists. Defrin emphasized the complexity of the conflict, citing Hamas's use of civilian infrastructure, such as hospitals, as shields and their continued holding of hostages. He assured that the military is committed to international law and has launched an immediate inquiry into the incident to determine the circumstances. Defrin expressed regret for harm caused to uninvolved individuals and reiterated the commitment to transparency and minimizing civilian casualties while continuing operations against Hamas.