Daily Summary
Israeli airstrikes in Gaza have targeted hospitals, including Al-Ahli facilities, amid claims they were used by militants, causing significant damage and numerous civilian casualties while drawing international condemnation. The attacks, intensified on Palm Sunday and across multiple locations, have further worsened the toll of a conflict that has killed tens of thousands of Palestinians since October 2023. Meanwhile, a Palestine Red Crescent paramedic missing after a deadly attack on humanitarian workers has been confirmed to be in Israeli detention, sparking renewed calls for accountability and respect for international law.
Aid Worker Detained by Israel After Deadly Gaza Attack, ICRC Confirms
A paramedic from the Palestine Red Crescent Society, Assad Al-Nsasrah, was confirmed to be held in Israeli detention after a deadly attack in Gaza that killed 15 humanitarian workers. The ICRC, which has been unable to access Palestinian detainees since October 2023, has condemned the incident and called for accountability.
Israeli Missiles Strike Gaza Hospital; Patients Safely Evacuated
On April 13, 2025, Israeli missiles struck Gaza’s Al-Ahli Arab Hospital after patients were evacuated following a security warning. Israel claimed the hospital was used by Hamas for planning attacks, a charge that was denied.
Israel Intensifies Gaza Strikes on Palm Sunday, Hitting a Hospital
On Palm Sunday, intensified Israeli airstrikes in Gaza struck Al-Ahli Hospital in Gaza City, resulting in at least 21 deaths and severe damage to crucial medical facilities amidst a broader conflict that has claimed over 50,000 lives.