Israeli Attacks on Gaza Strip Amid Blockade and Civilian Crisis, March 2025

In March 2025, Israeli forces conducted a series of attacks on the Gaza Strip during a period of ceasefire, resulting in over 140 Palestinian deaths. The assault involved not only direct strikes on populated areas but also a blockade that cut off food, medicine, and electricity to the region’s main desalination plant, effectively halting the water supply. These measures have been widely condemned and labeled by several international leaders as actions that border on war crimes.

Global reaction was swift: King Abdullah II of Jordan described the escalation as dangerous and a direct threat to civilian lives, while other international figures urged respect for the ceasefire and the protection of innocent civilians. Supplemental reports also highlighted concerns over forced evacuations and worsening humanitarian conditions, as thousands of Palestinians faced displacement and dwindling access to essential services amid the renewed violence.