An Israeli strike on Monday, April 7, 2025, targeted a charity kitchen in Gaza, where Palestinians had gathered to receive cooked meals amid dwindling food supplies under Israel’s month-long blockade. The attack killed over 30 people, mostly women and children, according to hospital officials. Numerous others were wounded in the strike, which occurred near a busy distribution point outside Khan Younis.
In a separate attack on a media tent outside Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis, two people were killed, including local reporter Yousef Al-Faqawi, and six other journalists were wounded. The Israeli military claimed the strikes targeted Hamas militants, accusing the deceased man of posing as a journalist.
The blockade has left the Gaza Strip struggling with severe shortages of food, medicine, and fuel, with humanitarian organizations warning that supplies could run out in the coming days. The World Food Program reported that its stocks are critically low, halting food distribution to families.
Israeli airstrikes have intensified in Gaza, targeting what the Israeli military claims are Hamas positions. However, human rights organizations and UN agencies have condemned the strikes, emphasizing the high civilian toll, with hospitals overwhelmed by the influx of casualties. More than 50,000 Palestinians have been killed in Israel’s retaliatory campaign since the October 7 attacks by Hamas, according to Gaza’s health ministry.
The escalating violence continues to spark protests, as many Israelis and international observers call for a renewed effort to release hostages held by Hamas. Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu met with US President Donald Trump in Washington to discuss the situation and potential diplomatic efforts.
Source: https://www.arabnews.com/node/2596242/middle-east