Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office released an English statement regarding the killing of journalists in the strike on Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis, stating that:I srael deeply regrets the tragic mishap that occurred today at the Nasser Hospital in Gaza. Israel values the work of journalists, medical staff, and all civilians. The military authorities are conducting a thorough investigation." The statement added that: "Our war is with Hamas terrorists. Our just goals are defeating Hamas and bringing our hostages home."