Jordan and 17 nations condemn Israeli airstrike on Gaza medical complex

An Israeli airstrike targeted the surgery building at the Nasser Medical Complex in Khan Yunis, southern Gaza, on the evening of Wednesday, November 12, 2026. The strike resulted in six deaths, including a child and a surgeon, and left 52 people injured. The attack caused extensive damage to the inpatient ward and disabled several critical medical departments, including the emergency, radiology, laboratory, and operating departments.

The Nasser Medical Complex serves approximately 1.3 million people in southern Gaza. The facility has been targeted by at least six airstrikes since October 2023. The recent strike has drawn widespread international condemnation from regional leaders.

International response and diplomatic condemnation

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates of Jordan condemned the strike as a violation of international law. Fuad al-Majali, the spokesperson for the Jordanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates, condemned the Israeli attacks. Fuad al-Majali condemned the continuous Israeli attacks and demanded protection for civilians and medical facilities.

Foreign ministers from 18 Arab and Islamic nations issued a joint condemnation regarding the strike. The group of condemning nations includes Jordan, the United Arab Emirates, Indonesia, Pakistan, Turkey, Algeria, Djibouti, Saudi Arabia, Sudan, Somalia, Oman, Palestine, Qatar, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Egypt, and Mauritania. In their joint statement, the ministers called for the unimpeded entry of humanitarian aid into Gaza.

The ministers urged Israel to comply with the Sharm El-Sheikh agreement and UN Security Council Resolution 2803 of 2025. Furthermore, the ministers called on the United States and the Peace Council to ensure Israel's full compliance with ceasefire obligations.

Regional context and ongoing airstrikes

The strike on the medical complex occurs amid a heavy campaign of aerial activity in the region. Between August 30 and November 12, 2026, at least 567 airstrikes were recorded in the Gaza Strip. The destruction of medical infrastructure in southern Gaza complicates the humanitarian situation, as the Nasser Medical Complex is the primary referral hospital for the region.

The humanitarian situation in Gaza is worsening due to restrictions on aid and approaching winter weather. The disabling of the radiology and laboratory departments at the Nasser Medical Complex further limits the ability of healthcare providers to treat the 1.3 million people served by the facility.

Glossary

• Nasser Medical Complex — The Nasser Medical Complex is a medical facility that serves approximately 1.3 million people in southern Gaza. It acts as the primary referral hospital for the region.
• Peace Council — The Peace Council is an entity involved in peace plans for Gaza.