Israeli Airstrike in Gaza Kills 10 Family Members, Including 7 Children
Intensified military operations in Gaza have led to mounting civilian casualties, with UN officials warning of potential war crimes and a worsening humanitarian crisis.
- A nighttime airstrike in Khan Younès on April 10, 2025, killed 10 members of a single family, including seven children, as reported by Palestinian Civil Defense.
- Between March 18 and April 9, 2025, Israel conducted 224 airstrikes in Gaza, with 36 targeting women and children exclusively, according to the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights.
- Israeli forces have issued evacuation orders to civilians in eastern Gaza, raising concerns about potential permanent displacement and violations of international law.
- UN officials have expressed alarm over the cumulative impact of airstrikes, forced displacements, and restricted access to basic necessities, warning of threats to Palestinians' future in Gaza.
- The resumption of Israeli bombardments on March 18, 2025, ended a two-month truce following the October 2023 attack on Israel, further escalating the conflict.