Dr. Hamdi al-Najjar, a 40-year-old physician from Gaza, has passed away due to injuries from an Israeli airstrike on May 23, which also resulted in the death of nine of his children, leaving his family and community devastated.
Gaza Doctor Dies Following Tragic Attack That Claimed His Children's Lives
Gaza Doctor Dies Following Tragic Attack That Claimed His Children's Lives
A Palestinian physician's heartbreaking story unfolds as he succumbs to injuries sustained during an Israeli airstrike that killed nine of his children.
Dr. Hamdi al-Najjar, the head of a medical compound in Khan Younis, succumbed to severe injuries on Saturday after an Israeli airstrike targeted his home. The attack on May 23 resulted in the deaths of his nine children, with the youngest being just six months old. The couple had just finished their day at Nasser Hospital, where Dr. Hamdi and his wife, both physicians, dedicated their lives to serving the community. The remaining members of the family include Dr. al-Najjar's wife Alaa and their 11-year-old son Adam, who continues to receive medical care.
Health officials noted that Dr. al-Najjar suffered significant brain and internal injuries from the strike and was being treated at a local hospital prior to his passing. Following the tragedy, Adam was also severely injured, prompting appeals for his evacuation to a more capable medical facility in Italy, where the government has expressed willingness to assist.
The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) initially stated that the airstrike was aimed at suspected militants in a combat zone, and they have indicated the incident is currently under review. This airstrike forms part of a broader military operation following Hamas's earlier attacks in October 2023, which have contributed to a staggering death toll in Gaza, with reports indicating over 54,000 fatalities thus far.
In light of these events, the devastating loss of Dr. al-Najjar's family highlights the ongoing humanitarian crisis and the toll of conflict on civilians, particularly families caught in the crossfire of military actions.
Health officials noted that Dr. al-Najjar suffered significant brain and internal injuries from the strike and was being treated at a local hospital prior to his passing. Following the tragedy, Adam was also severely injured, prompting appeals for his evacuation to a more capable medical facility in Italy, where the government has expressed willingness to assist.
The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) initially stated that the airstrike was aimed at suspected militants in a combat zone, and they have indicated the incident is currently under review. This airstrike forms part of a broader military operation following Hamas's earlier attacks in October 2023, which have contributed to a staggering death toll in Gaza, with reports indicating over 54,000 fatalities thus far.
In light of these events, the devastating loss of Dr. al-Najjar's family highlights the ongoing humanitarian crisis and the toll of conflict on civilians, particularly families caught in the crossfire of military actions.
