An Israeli airstrike in southern Lebanon resulted in the deaths of five people, including four US citizens: a father and his three children. The Israeli military acknowledged the strike, stating it targeted a Hezbollah operator but also resulted in civilian casualties, expressing regret and initiating a review. Lebanese officials, including the Prime Minister, condemned the attack, with the Prime Minister calling it a “massacre” and urging international condemnation of Israel’s actions. UNICEF expressed outrage over the killing of the children, emphasizing that attacks on children are unconscionable.
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An Israeli air strike in central Gaza resulted in the deaths of ten people, including six children, while they were waiting to fill water containers. The Israeli military acknowledged a “technical error” caused a munition to fall short of its intended target, initiating a review of the incident. Eyewitnesses reported a drone fired a missile at the crowd near a water tanker. This tragic event occurred amid an escalation of Israeli aerial attacks across the Gaza Strip, with the ICRC reporting a surge in weapon-related injuries and deaths, particularly near aid distribution sites.
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An Israeli airstrike in Khan Younis, Gaza, killed nine of Dr. Alaa al-Najjar’s ten children, leaving only her 11-year-old son, Adam, injured but alive. The Israeli military stated that the strike targeted “suspects,” while the hospital where Dr. al-Najjar works reported the devastating loss of her children and the injury of her husband. The incident has been described as “unbearably cruel,” particularly given Dr. al-Najjar’s profession as a pediatrician. The attack occurred amidst ongoing conflict and a humanitarian crisis in Gaza, exacerbating the dire situation.
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Graphic footage obtained by the BBC from Dr. Tom Potokar depicts the aftermath of an Israeli airstrike on the European Gaza Hospital in Khan Younis, resulting in 28 deaths and numerous injuries. The attack, which Israel claims targeted Hamas, left the hospital evacuated and overflowing with patients suffering from severe trauma, including children with extensive nerve and brain injuries. Dr. Potokar’s account details horrific injuries sustained by patients requiring extensive treatment. This incident occurred amidst a wider Israeli bombardment of Gaza, causing at least 114 Palestinian fatalities on Thursday alone.
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John Q. Hosedrinker