Israeli Strikes Lead to Tragic Losses in Gaza: 25 Palestinians Killed

Sat Nov 22 2025 02:10:01 GMT+0200 (Eastern European Standard Time)

An alarming escalation in violence in Gaza resulted in the deaths of 25 Palestinians due to Israeli airstrikes. This marks one of the deadliest days since the ceasefire. Find out more about the events that led to this tragic incident.

At least 25 Palestinians were killed in Israeli airstrikes across Gaza on November 19, according to Hamas-run health officials. This incident occurred amid rising tensions, with Israeli forces targeting what they claimed were Hamas positions after gunfire was directed toward them. The situation has been termed a dangerous escalation, raising concerns about the stability of the ceasefire that had been in place for several weeks. The strikes are seen as a significant increase in violence following a period of relative calm.

At least 25 Palestinians were killed in Israeli strikes across the Gaza Strip on Wednesday, the Hamas-run health ministry has said, in what was one of the deadliest days since the ceasefire came into effect five weeks ago. Ten people were killed when a ministry of religious endowments building in the eastern Zeitoun neighborhood of Gaza City was hit, according to rescuers.

Israel's military stated it targeted 'Hamas terrorist targets' after gunmen reportedly opened fire towards its soldiers in Khan Younis, citing this as a breach of the ceasefire. Hamas condemned the strikes as a 'dangerous escalation' that could threaten the ceasefire.

The violence picked up again shortly after sunset on November 19, coinciding with a resolution from the UN Security Council endorsing a peace plan aimed at stabilizing the region.

Hamas officials have criticized Israeli actions and called for international intervention to halt further aggression. Meanwhile, the cycle of violence raises critical questions about the future of the ceasefire and peace in the region.