In the early hours of March 18, 2025, at approximately 1:30 a.m., Israeli airstrikes abruptly ended a two-month ceasefire, unleashing devastation across Gaza. Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis, the largest medical facility in southern Gaza, was inundated with over 300 casualties, the majority being women, children, and the elderly. ​

The sudden influx of wounded overwhelmed the hospital’s emergency ward. Medical staff faced harrowing scenes: children with shrapnel injuries, patients with severe trauma, and families torn apart. Doctors and nurses grappled with limited resources, making heart-wrenching decisions about who could be saved.

The airstrikes resulted in over 400 fatalities across Gaza, including 173 children and 88 women, with hundreds more injured. This marked one of the deadliest days in the 17-month conflict. ​

The resumption of hostilities has exacerbated the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. Medical facilities, already strained by previous conflicts, now struggle with shortages of essential supplies and equipment. The civilian population bears the brunt of the violence, with families mourning the loss of loved ones and communities grappling with the destruction

International organizations have expressed deep concern over the escalating violence and its impact on civilians. The breakdown of the ceasefire underscores the fragility of peace efforts in the region and the urgent need for renewed diplomatic initiatives to prevent further loss of life. ​