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Israeli Airstrikes in Gaza Kill Over 30, Including Journalists and Children

Strikes near hospitals and residential areas intensify as Netanyahu meets Trump to discuss Gaza's future and stalled ceasefire efforts.

FILE - Israeli tanks maneuver along the border with north of the Gaza Strip, as seen from southern Israel, March 18, 2025. (AP Photo/Ohad Zwigenberg, File)
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Palestinians inspect the site hit by an Israeli strike in Deir al-Balah, Gaza Strip on Monday, April 7, 2025. (AP Photo/Abdel Kareem Hana)

Overview

  • Israeli airstrikes in Gaza over the past 24 hours have killed more than 30 people, including women, children, and journalists, according to local health officials.
  • Strikes targeted tents near hospitals in Khan Younis and Deir al-Balah, killing at least two people, including journalist Yousef al-Faqawi, and injuring nine others, including six reporters.
  • The Israeli military claims it targeted a Hamas militant near one of the hospitals, while medics report significant civilian casualties in these attacks.
  • Gaza's humanitarian crisis worsens under Israel's blockade, which has restricted food, fuel, and medical supplies for over a month, creating dire conditions for the displaced population.
  • Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is in Washington to meet with U.S. President Donald Trump to discuss Gaza's future, including controversial proposals for population resettlement and ongoing hostilities.