Airstrikes in Gaza Kill 22 Children: Hospital Targeted, Surgeon Describes Devastation

Israeli airstrikes in Gaza have tragically killed at least 22 children, according to the Hamas-run health ministry. The attacks, which occurred on May 14, 2025, targeted the European Hospital in Khan Younis, a key medical facility in southern Gaza. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that the strikes aimed to eliminate Hamas leader Mohammed Sinwar and indicated an intention to intensify military actions. The video footage shows the immediate aftermath of the strikes, with injured children being rushed from the hospital. One witness, Dr. Tom Potokar, a British surgeon working at the hospital, described the situation as "the worst I've seen in terms of destruction." He added that the constant attacks have left the population "extremely worn out, extremely hungry, very tired, malnourished, and extremely stressed." While the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) claim the strikes targeted a Hamas tunnel complex beneath the hospital, the high civilian casualty count raises serious questions about the precision and targeting of these operations. The event underscores the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza and the devastating consequences of the escalating conflict.