Gaza: On April 9, 2025, Israeli airstrikes targeted the Shujayea neighborhood in Gaza City, causing severe destruction and killing at least 35 civilians, including children.
A fighter jet bombed a residential home, and subsequent airstrikes leveled a block, leaving many people trapped under rubble. Eyewitnesses described the attack as a "massacre," with survivors struggling to escape from collapsed buildings.
The strikes took place in one of Gaza’s most densely populated areas, where ongoing bombings have made daily life extremely dangerous. In addition to Shujayea, other parts of Gaza, including refugee camps like Nuseirat, were also hit, worsening the already dire humanitarian situation.
Medical facilities like al-Ahli Arab Hospital in Gaza City are overwhelmed with injured civilians, while doctors are calling for urgent blood donations as supplies run low. Rescue efforts are hampered by the constant bombardment, making it nearly impossible to reach those in need.
The ongoing violence is not limited to Gaza, as Israeli raids in the West Bank have led to arrests, home demolitions, and forced evacuations, further escalating the crisis. The United Nations and other international bodies have condemned the attacks, warning of a growing humanitarian disaster.
The background of these airstrikes is tied to the longstanding Israel-Palestine conflict, with these actions following the collapse of a fragile ceasefire on March 18, 2025.
Israel's military operations aim to put pressure on Hamas, but critics argue that these strikes violate international law and lead to unnecessary civilian deaths. The global community continues to call for an immediate ceasefire and full humanitarian access to Gaza.
