Israeli strike in Khan Younès Kills Nine children, Reports Say
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Airstrike reportedly hits the home of two doctors, killing nine of their ten children. The Israeli army states it targeted suspects operating near its troops and is examining the incident.
Tragedy struck in Khan Younès as an Israeli strike reportedly killed nine children from the same family, according to reports from AFP and the Associated Press. The victims were the children of two doctors.
Details of the Khan Younès incident
mahmoud Bassal, spokesperson for the Civil Defense of Gaza, told France-Presse that their teams had recovered the charred bodies of nine “martyrs” from the home of Doctor Hamdi al-Najjar and his wife, Doctor Alaa al-Najjar. Bassal stated,”The Israeli occupation has targeted [their] maison (…) In the gizan Al-Najjar district in Khan Younès.”
“The Israeli occupation has targeted [their] maison (…) In the Gizan Al-Najjar district in Khan Younès ”
ahmad al-Farra, chief of the pediatric service of Nasser Hospital, told the AP that Alaa Najjar, a pediatrician at the same hospital, was on duty when the strike occurred. She returned home to find her house ablaze. Her husband was seriously injured, and their only surviving child, an 11-year-old son, is in critical condition, according to Al-Farra.
Khalil Al-Dokran, spokesperson for the Gaza Ministry of health, told AP that the children killed ranged in age from 7 months to 12 years old. He added that two of the children were found under the rubble.
Israeli Military Response
The Israeli army issued a statement saying it had struck suspects operating a structure close to its troops and described the Khan Younès area as a “Dangerous war zone”. The statement added that civilians had been evacuated and that “The allegation concerning damage caused to unrescited civilians is being examined”.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the current situation in Khan Younès?
- khan Younès has experienced important conflict, including the reported strike that killed nine children. The area is described as a “Dangerous war zone” by the Israeli army.
- What is the Israeli army’s response to the incident?
- the Israeli army stated that it targeted suspects operating near its troops and is examining the allegation concerning damage caused to civilians.
- What are the long-term effects of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict?
- The conflict has resulted in significant loss of life, displacement, and ongoing humanitarian crises for both Israelis and Palestinians.
