Israel strikes Gaza hospital, torches medical supplies; 46 killed

At least 46 Palestinians were killed in Israeli military strikes in Gaza, including attacks on a hospital in the north. Israel accused Hamas of using the hospital for military purposes, but health officials and Hamas denied the charge. The airstrikes also killed a paramedic and two journalists. The Israeli military said it was targeting terrorists hiding in the hospital area. The conflict has resulted in a high number of casualties and destruction in Gaza, leading to calls for international protection of hospitals and medical staff.