On Sunday, an Israeli airstrike claimed the lives of ten individuals, including six children, while they were queuing to obtain water in central Gaza, according to emergency service officials. Medical professionals reported the injured toll as 16, with seven children among them. Eyewitnesses stated that a drone fired at the crowd waiting near a water tanker. Victims were taken to Nuseirat's al-Awda Hospital, where staff reported overwhelming numbers of casualties.
Children Killed in Israeli Airstrike While Fetching Water in Gaza
Children Killed in Israeli Airstrike While Fetching Water in Gaza
A tragic incident in Gaza's al-Nuseirat refugee camp highlights the humanitarian crisis as Israeli airstrikes intensify, resulting in civilian casualties, including children.
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) indicated that its Rafah field hospital had treated more mass casualty cases in the past six weeks than in the preceding year, addressing a significant rise in weapon-related injuries. Recent reports noted a separate incident where 24 persons died at an aid distribution point, allegedly due to fire from Israeli troops.
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have contested these assertions, stating that no injuries resulted from their fire. Meanwhile, the UN human rights office recorded numerous killings linked to aid distribution sites in the region, raising questions about civilian safety amid ongoing conflict. Given the dire humanitarian circumstances, the UN has expressed concerns about critical shortages of essential supplies and the operational capacity of healthcare services, warning of potential disasters as fuel and resources continue to dwindle.
This escalation of violence in Gaza follows a military campaign initiated by Israel after Hamas's cross-border attack on October 7, 2023. As of now, estimations suggest over 57,000 fatalities in Gaza, exacerbating the already precarious living conditions for its residents.
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have contested these assertions, stating that no injuries resulted from their fire. Meanwhile, the UN human rights office recorded numerous killings linked to aid distribution sites in the region, raising questions about civilian safety amid ongoing conflict. Given the dire humanitarian circumstances, the UN has expressed concerns about critical shortages of essential supplies and the operational capacity of healthcare services, warning of potential disasters as fuel and resources continue to dwindle.
This escalation of violence in Gaza follows a military campaign initiated by Israel after Hamas's cross-border attack on October 7, 2023. As of now, estimations suggest over 57,000 fatalities in Gaza, exacerbating the already precarious living conditions for its residents.
