Israeli Airstrike in Gaza's Choujaïya Kills 23 Civilians, Targets Hamas Leader

The strike, part of an ongoing military campaign to pressure Hamas over Israeli hostages, has drawn condemnation as civilian casualties mount.

An Israeli airstrike on a residential building in Choujaïya, Gaza, killed 23 people, including 8 children and 8 women, and injured over 60 others.
The Israeli military stated the operation targeted a high-ranking Hamas leader involved in planning and executing attacks.
Eyewitnesses described a harrowing scene, with missiles destroying a four-story building and scattering debris, leaving bodies trapped under rubble.
Since the resumption of Israeli operations on March 18, 2025, 1,482 people have been killed in Gaza, with the total death toll from the conflict exceeding 50,000.
Hamas condemned the strike as an act of genocide, accusing Israel of targeting densely populated civilian areas under the guise of military operations.