The current conflict reignited on March 18, 2025, following a ceasefire that had allowed for limited humanitarian aid and the exchange of hostages, including the release of 33 Israeli hostages by Hamas.

In response to the air strike, the Israeli military claimed it targeted a Hamas command center and issued a 20-minute warning for evacuation, while the Church of England, which operates the hospital, has called for evidence to substantiate this claim.

WHO Director General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus emphasized that vital medical facilities and staff must be protected under international humanitarian law.

Meanwhile, a Hamas delegation has left Cairo without progress on a ceasefire, as discussions continue to focus on hostage releases and the conditions necessary for peace.

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has warned that the ongoing medical supply shortage poses a grave risk to patients' lives in Gaza, exacerbated by the blockade that has prevented humanitarian aid deliveries for over six weeks.

Since the resumption of hostilities, over 50,980 people have died in Gaza, with negotiations for a new ceasefire stalling due to Israel's refusal to withdraw from the region.

Al-Ahli hospital has been hit five times since the conflict escalated, further crippling its ability to provide essential medical care.

On April 13, 2025, the hospital was struck again, resulting in the destruction of its laboratory and damage to the emergency room, although no direct casualties were reported.

Medical Aid for Palestinians has reported that the hospital's capacity to provide adequate care has drastically diminished, likening it to 'hostel' level care due to a severe lack of resources.

The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared that conditions in Gaza hospitals are 'beyond description' following a recent Israeli air strike on al-Ahli hospital, which has severely disrupted medical services.

Israeli air strikes have consistently targeted hospitals, leading to critical shortages of medical supplies amid an ongoing blockade of Gaza.

Al-Ahli hospital, a vital facility housing the only functional CT scanner north of Wadi Gaza, is now unable to receive new patients, significantly impacting trauma care in the region.