On May 11, 2025, Israeli airstrikes targeted Hamad Al-Hasanat Mosque in Nuseirat refugee camp located in central Gaza Strip and caused several casualties – one being killed and several more being injured according to Palestinian sources. (Wikipedia +9 | Palestine Chronicle | WAFA Agency). One young girl died during this attack as well. Apparently no further damage occurred during this strike by Israel despite all attempts made at ceasefire between both parties involved (Wikipedia +9 | Palestine Chronicle | WAFA Agency).
Jordan News According to eyewitness reports, the airstrike caused significant damage to a mosque and surrounding residential structures, leaving many families homeless and further straining local emergency services’ resources.
Nuseirat refugee camp, established after 1948 Palestinian exodus, has been hit with repeated bombings throughout this conflict. A strike against Al-Hasanat Mosque only adds to this increasing list of civilian infrastructures targeted, prompting further concerns for noncombatants in the area. AP News | Wikipedia +7 (AP News/Wikipedia).
Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital and surrounding facilities have reported an influx of casualties due to an airstrike. Medical staff have been overburdened, and supply shortages impede their ability to care for injured.
Al Jazeera (with Voice of America) will cover this story live and provide more updates as they become available.
International organizations have expressed alarm at the increase in civilian deaths and attacks against places of worship. Human rights groups have demanded immediate investigations into any potential violations of international humanitarian law.
Israeli forces have stated that their operations are intended to neutralize threats posed by militant groups operating within Gaza, however their proximity to densely populated civilian areas makes minimizing collateral damage more challenging.
As the conflict intensifies, residents in Nuseirat refugee camp and surrounding areas face mounting challenges such as displacement, loss of property and psychological trauma. Destruction of critical infrastructure like mosques and homes further worsens this humanitarian crisis while underscoring the urgency for peace negotiations to resume immediately. Amnesty International +9 Al Jazeera +9 Palestine Chronicle.
+9 In response to the airstrike, community leaders and international observers are calling upon all parties to uphold international laws governing armed conflict, with particular emphasis placed upon protecting civilians as well as maintaining cultural and religious sites. As of now, however, the situation remains volatile, posing the possibility of further escalation should diplomatic solutions not be pursued.