The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) and Shin Bet said Thursday that an airstrike in Jabalia, northern Gaza, targeted a command center used by Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad. The IDF said the site was used to plan and carry out attacks against Israeli civilians and troops.
Palestinian media reported the strike hit Jabalia’s former police station. Local health authorities said 10 people were killed and dozens wounded. The identities of those killed were not immediately confirmed.
🚨 At least five were killed in a strike on an old police station in Jabalia market in the northern Gaza Strip a short time ago. Gazans report that the place was attacked with two missiles. pic.twitter.com/xNWKvXtqql
— Raylan Givens (@JewishWarrior13) April 24, 2025
The IDF said it used precision munitions, aerial surveillance, and intelligence to reduce civilian casualties. It accused Hamas and other militant groups of using civilian sites for military purposes.
Defense Minister Israel Katz posted on X that while Israel’s military achievements are significant, the dangers and costs remain high. “Thousands of IDF soldiers in the standing army and reserves are now fighting in Gaza for the release of hostages and to destroy Hamas terrorists,” Katz said.
אלפי חיילי צה”ל בסדיר ובמילואים נלחמים כעת בגבורה בעזה למען שחרור החטופים והשמדת מחבלי החמאס.
צה”ל פועל בעוצמה תוך מתן מעטפת הגנה מקיפה לכוחות המתמרנים מהאוויר, מהיבשה ומהים, וליווי הפעילות בכלים כבדים לסיכול מטענים והרס מבנים מאיימים.
ההישגים גדולים ועדיין הסכנות גדולות…
— ישראל כ”ץ Israel Katz (@Israel_katz) April 25, 2025
Fighting continued across Gaza on Thursday. Health authorities in Gaza reported at least 34 deaths in other strikes, raising the day’s total to 44. A family of six was killed in Gaza City during a strike, according to the Gaza civil defense agency.
The Durra Children’s Hospital in Gaza City was damaged by an Israeli strike, knocking out its intensive care unit and solar panels. No injuries were reported. Israel did not comment on the incident.
🚨 Al-Durra Children’s Hospital in eastern Gaza City is now out of service.
▪️The hospital sustained major damage after being targeted two days ago.
▪️With Al-Durra out of operation, 37 hospitals in Gaza have now ceased functioning.Ministry of Health
April 24, 2025 pic.twitter.com/OvncpsDkFw— Drop Site (@DropSiteNews) April 24, 2025
The IDF said one soldier was killed and two others were severely wounded during combat in northern Gaza.
Since the ceasefire collapsed in March, more than 1,900 Palestinians have been killed in Israeli strikes, Gaza health officials said. Hundreds of thousands have been displaced.
Efforts by Qatar, Egypt, and the United States to mediate a ceasefire have failed so far.
