Israeli Air Strikes Hit Hospitals in Khan Younis, Gaza, Causing Casualties
At least 16 Palestinians killed and over 70 injured following targeted operations by Israeli forces in southern Gaza.
On May 13, 2025, Israeli air strikes targeted the Gaza European Hospital in Khan Younis, resulting in the deaths of at least 16 individuals and injuring over 70 others, as reported by the Gaza Ministry of Health.
The assault occurred as Israeli forces allegedly aimed to assassinate Mohammed Sinwar, a commander in the Qassam Brigades and brother of Hamas political leader Yahya Sinwar, who was reported to be present in the hospital at the time of the attack.
Israeli military sources confirmed the actions, framing them as a precise operation against Hamas terror cells believed to be utilizing underground facilities beneath the hospital.
Reports indicated that nine heavy bombs were dropped as part of the strike, which also affected the surrounding areas, causing significant damage to the hospital's infrastructure.
Among the injured were three journalists covering the events near the facility.
Prior to the attack in Khan Younis, Israeli warplanes conducted strikes in various locations, targeting areas to the north and east of the hospital.
Eyewitness accounts and local sources reported extensive destruction across multiple departments within the hospital, raising concerns regarding the ongoing use of civilian medical facilities in conflict operations.
In response to the Israeli strike, a Hamas resistance leader asserted that there were no fighters or resistance leaders present within the hospital during the incident, challenging the justification provided by Israeli authorities.
Separate from the events in Gaza, tensions escalated elsewhere in the region as air traffic at Israel’s Ben Gurion International Airport was temporarily halted due to a missile threat originating from Yemen.
This incident coincided with U.S. President Donald Trump’s visit to the Gulf, where he engaged in discussions with regional leaders regarding various geopolitical issues, including military operations against Houthi targets in Yemen, which had been carried out since a ceasefire was brokered in the region.
Although the missile was intercepted without causing direct harm, the situation amplified fears of broader regional instability amid ongoing conflicts.
The assault occurred as Israeli forces allegedly aimed to assassinate Mohammed Sinwar, a commander in the Qassam Brigades and brother of Hamas political leader Yahya Sinwar, who was reported to be present in the hospital at the time of the attack.
Israeli military sources confirmed the actions, framing them as a precise operation against Hamas terror cells believed to be utilizing underground facilities beneath the hospital.
Reports indicated that nine heavy bombs were dropped as part of the strike, which also affected the surrounding areas, causing significant damage to the hospital's infrastructure.
Among the injured were three journalists covering the events near the facility.
Prior to the attack in Khan Younis, Israeli warplanes conducted strikes in various locations, targeting areas to the north and east of the hospital.
Eyewitness accounts and local sources reported extensive destruction across multiple departments within the hospital, raising concerns regarding the ongoing use of civilian medical facilities in conflict operations.
In response to the Israeli strike, a Hamas resistance leader asserted that there were no fighters or resistance leaders present within the hospital during the incident, challenging the justification provided by Israeli authorities.
Separate from the events in Gaza, tensions escalated elsewhere in the region as air traffic at Israel’s Ben Gurion International Airport was temporarily halted due to a missile threat originating from Yemen.
This incident coincided with U.S. President Donald Trump’s visit to the Gulf, where he engaged in discussions with regional leaders regarding various geopolitical issues, including military operations against Houthi targets in Yemen, which had been carried out since a ceasefire was brokered in the region.
Although the missile was intercepted without causing direct harm, the situation amplified fears of broader regional instability amid ongoing conflicts.
