Israel strikes hospital in Gaza, killing dozens

On April 13, 2025, Israeli airstrikes targeted Al-Ahli Baptist Hospital in Gaza, which had been the last significant medical facility operating in northern Gaza. The attack resulted in at least 27 fatalities, including children, and left around 70 individuals injured, as reported by the Palestinian Health Ministry. Amidst the ongoing Israeli military operations, the situation in Gaza has been dire, with no humanitarian aid entering the region since March 2, marking the longest period of aid blockage since the conflict escalated. This strike has raised serious concerns about the desensitization to violence and the continued military actions against civilian infrastructure. Previous accusations against Israel for attacking healthcare workers and facilities have now intensified, with evidence suggesting that international humanitarian norms are being disregarded during conflicts involving civilians. Following the strike on the hospital, Israeli officials argued that the facility housed a Hamas command center and that measures were taken to minimize civilian harm. However, critics, including many international observers, have demanded accountability and transparency, pointing to the lack of evidence supporting Israel's claims. They argue that hospitals should be sanctuaries in conflict zones, and attacks on such institutions not only violate international laws but also exemplify the ruthlessness with which this conflict is being conducted. This incident echoes Hannah Arendt’s concept of