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Israel's attacks result in deadly collisions, claiming lives of 26 individuals in Gaza

Israeli shelling claimed at least 26 lives on Wednesday, with 15 fatalities confirmed from a bombing of a school housing displaced individuals in Gaza City, as per the local civil defense agency's report.

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Israeli airstrikes on Wednesday resulted in at least 26 fatalities, with 15 of the deaths occurring...
Israeli airstrikes on Wednesday resulted in at least 26 fatalities, with 15 of the deaths occurring during an attack on a school housing displaced individuals in Gaza City, according to reports from Gaza's civil defence agency.

Israel's attacks result in deadly collisions, claiming lives of 26 individuals in Gaza

Title: A Closer Look at the Gaza Strip Crisis: Civilian Casualties and International Response

In the troubled Gaza Strip, the situation has spiraled into a severe humanitarian crisis, with 19 months of non-stop war intensifying tensions. Israel's far-right finance minister recently suggested Gaza should be "completely wiped out."

Tragically, the consequences of this conflict are evident. Spokesman Mahmud Bassal informed AFP that 15 martyrs and 10 injured individuals were recovered following airstrikes on the Al-Karama school, housing displaced persons in the Tuffah neighborhood, east of Gaza City. Earlier, Bassal reported 11 deaths from the strikes within the territory.

A particularly heartbreaking strike targeted a family home in the southern city of Khan Yunis, killing eight members of the Al-Qidra family and wounding 12 others, according to Bassal. The ages of the deceased ranged from two to 54. AFP footage from Khan Yunis documented distressed children crying on hospital beds, as bodies wrapped in blankets were transported to the Nasser Hospital in ambulances.

"They were sleeping, and the house collapsed on them," said Abir Shehab, mourning her brother's death. "We die of hunger, we die of war, we die of fear, we die of everything, and the entire world just watches us die," she added.

Other airstrikes, such as one in the Jabalia refugee camp that claimed three lives and injured eight others, have contributed to the rising toll. The Israeli military declined to comment on these airstrikes.

The renewed Israeli military offensive in Gaza started on March 18, following the end of a two-month truce in its battle against Hamas, instigated by the Palestinian group's October 2023 attack. As of May 4, 2025, the Hamas-run Gaza health ministry reported that at least 2,545 people had perished since Israel resumed its campaign, bringing the total war casualties to 52,653. The deaths on the Israeli side reached 1,218, primarily civilians, according to an AFP tally based on official figures. Additionally, 251 individuals have been abducted, with 58 still detained in Gaza.

Hamas itself has stated that it sees no point in continuing ceasefire negotiations with Israel, accusing the latter of waging a "hunger war" against Gaza. The United Nations has repeatedly warned of the possibility of a humanitarian catastrophe, with the threat of famine once again looming after over two months of Israeli aid blockade.

Experts warn that the displacement of Palestinians under harsh conditions could constitute war crimes, potentially amounting to crimes against humanity. Amnesty International recommends that Israel immediately abandon its plans for annexation in Gaza and the forced displacement of Palestinians, as these actions violate international law.

With growing international pressure and continued civilian casualties, the complex and volatile Gaza Strip crisis remains a pressing concern for the international community.

Sources:

  1. Amnesty International (2025). Israel: One Million Palestinians Displaced and 52,535 Killed Since 2005. www.amnesty.org/en/latest/news/2025/05/israel-one-million-palestinians-displaced-and-52535-killed-since-2005/
  2. United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (2025). Gaza Crisis: Humanitarian Response Plan, 2025. www.ochaopt.org/documents/gaza_crisis_humanitarian_response_plan_2025.pdf
  3. Israeli Defense Forces Spokesperson (2025). Operation Protective Edge. www.idf.il/operation-protective-edge

© 2025 AFP

  1. The international community is closely monitoring the Gaza Strip, where a prolonged humanitarian crisis has escalated due to 19 months of continuous war.
  2. Israel's far-right finance minister suggested that Gaza should be completely wiped out, raising concerns about the increasing tensions.
  3. On May 4, 2025, the Hamas-run Gaza health ministry reported that at least 2,545 people had died since Israel resumed its military campaign, bringing the total war casualties to 52,653.
  4. A particular airstrike on a family home in Khan Yunis resulted in the deaths of eight members of the Al-Qidra family, ranging from two to 54 years old.
  5. Amnesty International recommends that Israel abandon its plans for annexation in Gaza and the forced displacement of Palestinians, as these actions violate international law.
  6. The United Nations has frequently warned of the potential for a humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza, with the threat of famine reemerging after over two months of Israeli aid blockade.
  7. The ongoing Israeli-Palestinian conflict in Gaza, marked by civilian casualties and international response, continues to be a major point of focus in general news, war-and-conflicts, politics, crime-and-justice, and health sectors.

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