Israeli Airstrikes Kill 409 in Gaza, Overwhelm Hospitals

Recent Israeli airstrikes have resumed after a two-month ceasefire, resulting in catastrophic impacts on Gaza's civilian population, particularly children. Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis, the largest medical facility in southern Gaza, was overwhelmed with over 300 casualties, many of whom were women and children, after the strikes killed 409 people, including 173 children. Doctors and medical staff described harrowing scenes of severe injuries, with many patients suffering from shrapnel wounds and severe trauma, all exacerbated by critical shortages of medical supplies due to ongoing blockades. The pediatric department reported that half of the victims were children, highlighting the dire situation amidst escalating violence and humanitarian crisis. The United Nations has called for a restoration of the ceasefire, emphasizing the urgent need for renewed diplomatic efforts to address the deteriorating conditions. The recent attacks have intensified fears of long-term trauma among Gaza's youth, already suffering from the repercussions of prolonged conflict.