Four journalists among 20 killed in Israeli strikes on Gaza hospital

Plus: UN Security Council set to vote on Lebanon peacekeepers and France summons US ambassador over antisemitism allegations.

Beatrice Farhat
Beatrice Farhat
Aug 25, 2025
AFP footage from the immediate aftermath of the attack showed smoke filling the air and debris from the blast on the floor outside the hospital

Welcome back to the Daily Briefing.  

This is Beatrice Farhat, filling in for Gabrielle.  

In today’s edition:  

  • Four journalists among dozens killed in Israeli strikes on Gaza hospital
  • UN Security Council to vote on embattled Lebanon peacekeepers
  • France summons US ambassador over antisemitism allegations
  • Israeli strikes in Yemen's capital kill six, Houthis say
  • Olympic Council of Asia says Saudi Winter Games 'on schedule'

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