Renewed Violence in Gaza: A Stark Toll During Ramadan

Thu Jul 10 2025 01:33:50 GMT+0300 (Eastern European Summer Time)
Renewed Violence in Gaza: A Stark Toll During Ramadan

An abrupt return to hostilities in Gaza has left hundreds dead, including women and children. As the violence unfolds, the humanitarian crisis deepens amid calls for peace.


Following a period of ceasefire, renewed airstrikes in Gaza have led to significant casualties, predominantly among civilians. Amidst the devastation and fear, residents express their anguish and the tragic reality of their lives during the holy month of Ramadan. Medical facilities, already strained, face overwhelming challenges in treating the influx of injured.


In the early hours of Tuesday, chaos erupted in Gaza as Israeli airstrikes resumed after a brief ceasefire, profoundly impacting the local population during the holy month of Ramadan. Initially, residents were engaging in their customary pre-dawn meal when the sounds of gunfire and explosions shattered the night. Essam Abu Odeh recounted the terrifying moment he and his family were jolted awake by the heavy shelling, forced to seek refuge against their walls.

According to local health authorities, the renewed bombardments claimed over 400 lives, primarily women and children, and left more than 600 injured. Eyewitness accounts highlight the scale of devastation, with many victims unable to escape their collapsing homes, as illustrated by the harrowing experience of Ahmad Mo'in al-Jumla’s family, who struggled to locate him after a nearby strike.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s decision to escalate airstrikes followed a failure by Hamas to negotiate the release of hostages or accept U.S. proposals aimed at extending the ceasefire. The resumption of conflict caught many residents off guard, with fears of displacement looming large. "Fear has once again gripped the people,” confessed one local, voicing a prevalent sentiment of anguish and uncertainty in the air.

Umm Mohammed Abou Aisha, who recently lost her mother to an airstrike, criticized the notion of peace in such dire circumstances, questioning the effectiveness of any ceasefire agreement. Stories of loss are pervasive and akin to the account shared by Mohammed Bdeir, whose daughter was killed when their street was bombed as they slept.

Medical facilities in Gaza, already operating under extreme duress, were overwhelmed with casualties. Dr. Mohammed Zaqout, the head of hospital services, noted the acute shortage of resources, highlighting the grueling strain placed on medical staff after months of conflict. Many injured sustained severe head wounds, burns, and fractures, exacerbating an already catastrophic health situation.

Calls for international intervention persist, with residents like Essam pleading for an end to the violence. "We seek peace so that we can live and sleep without fear," he appealed, reflecting the broader desire for safety and stability among the affected communities.

As the violence unfolds, the global community watches closely, grappling with the complexities of the Israel-Palestine conflict and the urgent need for humanitarian assistance in a region defined by prolonged suffering.

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