Israeli Airstrike on Gaza Hospital Draws Global Condemnation

Israeli airstrikes on April 13, 2025, hit the Al-Ahli Arab Baptist Hospital in Gaza, severely damaging its emergency department and other buildings, forcing the evacuation of hundreds of patients and staff. The strike, part of a broader wave of attacks across Gaza, purportedly targeted a Hamas command center within the hospital, a claim denied by Hamas. While no immediate casualties were reported from the hospital strike, the evacuation led to the death of a critically ill child due to lack of urgent medical care. The hospital, run by the Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem, condemned the attack, emphasizing its occurrence on Palm Sunday. This incident is part of a series of attacks on Gaza's healthcare facilities, which has drawn international condemnation for violating protections under international law. The airstrikes coincide with stalled ceasefire talks between Israel and Hamas, with ongoing mediation efforts by Egypt, Qatar, and the United States.