The Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas) has strongly condemned the Board of Peace's response to an Israeli attack on Nasser Medical Complex in southern Gaza, accusing the body of adopting Israel's narrative while failing to hold the occupation forces accountable for the killing of civilians and attacks on medical facilities.

In a statement issued Thursday evening, Hamas said the Board of Peace had endorsed what it described as Israel's misleading account of the attack while overlooking the ongoing military offensive and repeated violations targeting civilians and civilian infrastructure across the Gaza Strip.

The Movement said that repeating Israeli allegations about the alleged use of hospitals for military purposes effectively shifts responsibility for attacks from the perpetrators to their victims.

Hamas described the Board's position as biased and inconsistent with its responsibilities, as well as with the principles of objectivity and justice.

The Movement said the Board of Peace and its representative, Nickolay Mladenov, should have unequivocally condemned the targeting of civilians and medical facilities instead of adopting Israeli claims.

Hamas demands independent international investigation

Hamas called for an independent international investigation into the attack on Nasser Medical Complex to establish the circumstances surrounding the bombing and ensure that those responsible are held accountable.

The Movement also denounced what it described as the international community's official silence over Israel's actions in Gaza, warning that the failure of international institutions to respond effectively amounts to a neglect of their legal and moral responsibilities and encourages further violations.

It urged international organizations to fulfill their obligations, take concrete action to halt attacks against Palestinians, and ensure the protection of civilians and essential infrastructure, particularly hospitals and healthcare facilities.

Board of Peace pushes Trump's Gaza plan

In its statement on the attack, the Board of Peace said the loss of life at Nasser Medical Complex highlighted the urgent need to implement US President Donald Trump's comprehensive Gaza peace plan without further delay.

The Board called on Israel and Hamas to immediately fulfill their commitments under the plan, including protecting civilians, maintaining the ceasefire and advancing the disarmament of the Gaza Strip.

Hamas rejected the Board's approach, arguing that its response failed to adequately address Israel's responsibility for the attack on the medical complex and instead repeated Israeli allegations.

Six Palestinians killed in attack on Nasser Medical Complex

The Israeli strike targeted the Al-Yassin surgery department inside Nasser Medical Complex, west of Khan Yunis, early Thursday.

Palestinian medical sources said six Palestinians, including a doctor, were killed and more than 20 others injured in the attack.

The bombing struck one of southern Gaza's most important medical facilities, further endangering healthcare services in the besieged territory, where hospitals continue to face severe shortages of medicines, medical equipment and essential supplies.

The attack came amid continued reported Israeli violations of the ceasefire agreement that took effect on October 10, 2025, following Arab and US mediation in Egypt's Sharm el-Sheikh.

The latest attack has renewed concerns over the protection of medical facilities and civilians in Gaza, as Palestinians continue to face the consequences of the ongoing humanitarian crisis. (ILKHA)