Mariam Abu Dagga was allegedly killed by Israeli forces in a hospital during a double-tap attack that raised concerns over potential war crimes.
Mariam Abu Dagga, a Palestinian journalist, was allegedly killed by the Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) during a double-tap attack on the Nasser Medical Centre in southern Gaza. The investigation by The Independent found that while the first strike hit a Reuters cameraman, a second strike eight minutes later hit a large crowd of journalists, medics, and first responders who had gathered to report on the scene. International law experts suggest the attack may constitute a war crime due to the intentional targeting of civilians and a disproportionate response. While the Israeli military claimed to have targeted a camera positioned by Hamas, it failed to contact the hospital staff despite having their phone numbers. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu described the incident as a tragic mishap. British MPs have called for the UK government to hold Israel accountable. Some members of Parliament have urged the government to be proactive in sharing evidence for international trials regarding allegations of genocide and war crimes. The Israeli military continues to review the incident under the General Staff Fact-Finding and Assessment Mechanism.