Israeli Airstrikes Target Displaced Palestinians in Gaza Tent Camps
April 30, 2025
Recent Israeli airstrikes have intensified attacks on tent camps housing displaced Palestinians in Gaza, resulting in significant civilian casualties and widespread destruction.
On April 23, 2025, Israeli airstrikes in northern Gaza led to the deaths of at least 10 individuals when Yaffa School, sheltering displaced families, was hit, causing widespread fires in tents and classrooms. In a separate incident, an Israeli missile struck the Durra Children’s Hospital, damaging the intensive care unit and destroying its solar power system, though no deaths occurred there. Additionally, at least 10 more people were reported killed in other strikes across Gaza that day. (reuters.com)
The escalation has continued, with 51 more Palestinians reported killed by Israeli airstrikes in Gaza within the past 24 hours, bringing the total Palestinian death toll to over 52,000. These deaths include recently identified bodies and those recovered from prior attacks. Israel has intensified bombardments since ending a ceasefire on March 18 and now controls about 50% of Gaza, having established a buffer zone and surrounded Rafah. Land, air, and sea blockades have cut off imports, including critical aid; humanitarian organizations warn of imminent shortages and widespread malnutrition among children. (apnews.com)
The United Nations has expressed deep concern over the humanitarian crisis, with shelters overwhelmed and food and water running out. The World Food Program announced that its food supplies have been exhausted, leaving over 80% of the population dependent on rapidly depleting charity kitchens. Over 3,000 trucks of aid are waiting to enter Gaza. (apnews.com)
International bodies, including the World Health Organization, have condemned the targeting of civilian shelters, emphasizing that health workers and civilians are not combatants and must be protected at all times. (trtworld.com)
As the conflict continues, the situation in Gaza remains dire, with displaced families seeking refuge in increasingly unsafe conditions. The international community continues to call for an immediate ceasefire and increased humanitarian assistance to alleviate the suffering of civilians.
Recent Developments in Gaza Conflict:
- Israeli airstrikes kill 10 in school housing displaced families, hit children’s hospital, medics say
- 51 deaths reported in Gaza from Israeli strikes, bringing the war’s Palestinian toll to over 52,000
- Israeli airstrike kills 10 people, half of them children, as mediators try to restart a ceasefire
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