Israel’s Prime Minister’s Office issued a statement expressing its deep regret for the inadvertent killing of civilians in Gaza, including several journalists, at the Nasser Hospital in Khan Yunis in the southern part of the Strip on Monday.

Reuters reported that at least 20 people were killed, including five journalists who worked for its outlet, the Associated Press and Al Jazeera, among others.

“Israel values the work of journalists, medical staff and all civilians. The military authorities are conducting a thorough investigation,” the PMO said.

“Our war is with Hamas terrorists. Our just goals are defeating Hamas and bringing our hostages home,” it added.

Brig. Gen. Effie Defrin, spokesperson for the Israel Defense Forces, said: “I would like to be clear from the start—the I

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