The devastating airstrike is part of a broader conflict resurgence, raising concerns over civilian casualties and humanitarian access.
Israeli Airstrike Claims Lives of Seven Children in Gaza
Israeli Airstrike Claims Lives of Seven Children in Gaza
Tragic escalation in conflict as airstrikes intensify in Southern Gaza
On Friday afternoon, an airstrike in Khan Younis, Gaza, resulted in the deaths of at least seven children from the al-Najjar family, according to officials in Gaza. Two additional children are missing and presumed dead following the attack that left their father injured amidst the rubble of their home, which was engulfed in flames after the explosion.
Dr. Alaa al-Najjar, a pediatrician at the local Nasser Hospital, was at work when she received news of the strike. Her brother-in-law, Ali al-Najjar, witnessed emergency responders retrieving the bodies of her children. “We had pulled out three charred bodies and were pulling out the fourth,” he recounted, adding that she immediately recognized them.
The initial explosion was powerful and widespread, shaking the quiet of Khan Younis as fire erupted from a neighboring building that had ignited due to the blast. The family’s home was quickly engulfed, leading to tragic loss of life.
This airstrike has become emblematic of the escalating conflict between Israel and Hamas, which has seen a significant uptick in hostilities in recent weeks, reviving fears of a full-scale war once again. The Israeli military has announced increased airstrikes and a potential ground operation in the region, further complicating the humanitarian crisis unfolding in Gaza.
Dr. Alaa al-Najjar, a pediatrician at the local Nasser Hospital, was at work when she received news of the strike. Her brother-in-law, Ali al-Najjar, witnessed emergency responders retrieving the bodies of her children. “We had pulled out three charred bodies and were pulling out the fourth,” he recounted, adding that she immediately recognized them.
The initial explosion was powerful and widespread, shaking the quiet of Khan Younis as fire erupted from a neighboring building that had ignited due to the blast. The family’s home was quickly engulfed, leading to tragic loss of life.
This airstrike has become emblematic of the escalating conflict between Israel and Hamas, which has seen a significant uptick in hostilities in recent weeks, reviving fears of a full-scale war once again. The Israeli military has announced increased airstrikes and a potential ground operation in the region, further complicating the humanitarian crisis unfolding in Gaza.
