Massacres against civilians are considered a flagrant violation of international humanitarian law, and the Fourth Geneva Convention prohibits targeting civilians or endangering their lives and safety during armed conflicts. International agreements, including the 1977 Additional Protocol I, require states and combatants to distinguish between military objectives and civilians, criminalizing any deliberate attack or assault on civilians. Article 27 of the Geneva Convention mandates that civilians must be protected at all times from acts of violence, and their lives, physical, or mental integrity must not be violated, including through violence, assault, murder, or torture.

Injured Patients Flee from Kamal Adwan Hospital
On May 21, 2024, Israeli occupation aircraft targeted one of the buildings of Kamal Adwan Hospital in northern Gaza, causing chaos and panic among patients and medical staff. Injured individuals fled the facility in fear for their lives, highlighting the grave dangers faced by civilians and healthcare providers in conflict zones. This attack exacerbated the already dire humanitarian situation in the area, as medical facilities are supposed to be safe havens for those in need of care.

A Palestinian Bids Farewell to His Only Child
On May 18, 2024, Israeli occupation forces shelled the Jabalia camp in northern Gaza, resulting in the martyrdom of dozens, including children. Amid the devastation, a heartbroken Palestinian father said his final goodbye to his only child, illustrating the profound personal losses experienced by families due to the ongoing violence.

Massacres Committed by the Occupation – Jabalia
On May 18, 2024, Israeli occupation aircraft committed four massacres in a single day in Jabalia camp, destroying entire residential blocks and leveling them to the ground. This onslaught resulted in the recovery of the bodies of more than 40 martyrs and dozens of injured individuals from the scene, exacerbating the humanitarian crisis in the area.