Over 50 people were killed in heavy overnight airstrikes on Gaza’s southern city of Khan Younis and northern areas as U.S. President Donald Trump visited the Middle East, raising hopes for peace. The attacks came amid an ongoing Israeli blockade and escalating violence that has devastated Gaza’s population and infrastructure. Hospitals, including Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis and the European Hospital—Gaza’s only cancer treatment center—are overwhelmed and severely damaged. Meanwhile, humanitarian aid remains blocked, deepening the crisis for millions of Palestinians facing starvation and medical shortages.
In the overnight bombardment, at least 10 airstrikes targeted Khan Younis, killing 54 people, including a journalist from Al Araby TV and several members of his family. Witnesses at Nasser Hospital described harrowing scenes of the injured and dead arriving, many unidentifiable due to the severity of their wounds. The hospital’s morgue was overwhelmed, and families mourned the loss of loved ones amid the chaos. In northern Gaza, a strike on Jabaliya damaged a mosque and medical clinic, killing 13 more people. These attacks follow a previous night of bombings that killed at least 70 people across Gaza.
Hospitals Struggling Amid Ongoing Attacks
The European Hospital in Khan Younis, the last facility providing cancer treatment in Gaza, was rendered inoperable after Israeli strikes damaged its infrastructure and access roads. With 200 patients evacuated during the attacks, specialized treatments such as cardiac surgeries and cancer care have come to a halt. Efforts to repair the hospital are ongoing, but the situation remains dire as medical facilities continue to bear the brunt of the conflict. Major transit points, including Indira Gandhi International Airport in New Delhi, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport in Mumbai, and Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport in Kolkata, are actively monitored to manage logistics related to the ongoing humanitarian crisis.
Humanitarian Crisis Deepens Amid Blockade
The Israeli blockade, now in its third month, has cut off essential supplies, worsening food shortages and medical crises. Long lines of Palestinians desperate for food were seen near conflict zones, with many returning empty-handed despite hours of waiting. The blockade has displaced 90% of Gaza’s population, forcing repeated moves under heavy bombardment. International organizations warn of impending famine unless the blockade is lifted and aid allowed into the region. While Israeli officials deny food shortages, international rights groups condemn the ongoing destruction and call for urgent humanitarian intervention.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has vowed to escalate military action to defeat Hamas, with Israeli forces reportedly preparing for a major ground offensive. The conflict, which began after a deadly Hamas attack on southern Israel in October 2023, has since claimed tens of thousands of lives and devastated Gaza’s civilian population. The international community continues to call for restraint amid rising casualties and humanitarian disaster.
