In a grim turn of events, the United Nations has released data indicating a disproportionate number of women and children are among the casualties of recent Israeli airstrikes in Gaza. This bloodshed occurs amidst the chaos following the breakdown of a ceasefire on March 18, 2025.
Airstrikes and Casualties
On Sunday, April 20, 2025, Israeli airstrikes across the Gaza Strip resulted in at least 25 fatalities, according to Gaza’s civil defense agency. Among the dead were women and children. A separate Israeli drone strike in eastern Rafah reportedly killed five civilians.
The Gaza Health Ministry reports that since Israel resumed its offensive on March 18, 2025, at least 1,827 people have been killed. The overall death toll in the Gaza war has tragically reached 51,201, with civilians constituting the majority of victims.
Palestinian Prisoner’s Day
These events unfolded as Palestinians commemorated the annual Prisoner’s Day on April 17, 2025. Rallies and demonstrations took place to highlight the plight of nearly 10,000 Palestinian detainees held in Israeli prisons.
Humanitarian Crisis
Adding to the humanitarian crisis, UNICEF has expressed shock over the targeting of tents in the Gaza Strip, which resulted in the deaths of 15 people.
Netanyahu’s Resolve
Meanwhile, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated on Saturday, April 19, 2025, his resolve to continue the war in Gaza and secure the release of remaining hostages. He rejected calls from Hamas to end the war and withdraw troops, signaling a continuation of the conflict.
West Bank Violence
Amidst the ongoing conflict in Gaza, violence has also flared in the West Bank. On April 17, 2025, Israeli forces fatally shot a 16-year-old Palestinian boy, further escalating tensions in the region.