Reports from the Gaza Strip on July 4, 2025, paint a grim picture, detailing fresh missile strikes and civilian casualties. One attack, clearly captured on local cameras, targeted a residential building in the Nuseirat refugee camp in central Gaza. Residents there reportedly received warnings from Israeli forces just before the missile hit.
After the explosion, Palestinian rescue teams immediately went to work. They sorted through the rubble, looking for anyone trapped beneath the debris. The scene was chaotic, a familiar sight in this long-running conflict. In a separate incident that day, local news sources reported an Israeli drone striking a group of civilians in the Al-Hassainah area, west of Nuseirat camp. That drone strike killed two people and injured several others.
Gaza’s Health Ministry stated that 138 Palestinians died in Israeli attacks over the past 24 hours alone. This number adds to an already devastating count since October 7, 2023. That’s when Israel, the occupying power, began its operations against Hamas in Gaza. Many observers worldwide see this sustained violence as bordering on genocide, given the immense number of lives lost.
The toll on civilians has been staggering. More than 192,000 people have been killed or wounded since the conflict began, with women and children making up the largest share of casualties. Beyond those figures, over 11,000 individuals remain missing, their families left to wonder. Hundreds of thousands have been forced to leave their homes, creating a massive displacement crisis. Food shortages are a constant threat, causing widespread hunger and deaths, particularly among young children.
The International Court of Justice previously issued a direct order for Israel to stop its offensive. However, that ruling has not yet led to any practical change on the ground. The conflict continues, and with it, the suffering.