Tragedy struck in northern Gaza as a Palestinian human rights worker, his wife, and their two young daughters were killed in an Israeli bombardment early Thursday. The victims, identified as Ihab Marwan Kamal Faisal, 33, his wife Hanin Jamal Al-Dahdouh, 29, and their daughters Reem, 6, and Najma, 3, lost their lives in the Al-Rimal neighborhood of Gaza City, according to the Palestinian Center for Human Rights (PCHR).
The family had sought refuge in their house when the attack occurred, highlighting the ongoing dangers faced by civilians in the region. This tragic incident adds to the toll of violence that has already claimed the lives of Faisal's two brothers in a previous bombing, as well as two of his wife's brothers in another attack in Gaza City.
The PCHR, a Gaza-based NGO, condemned the attack, with its director Raji Sourani expressing deep sorrow and outrage at the loss of Faisal and his family. Sourani described Faisal as a man of integrity and dedication, committed to his work despite the challenging circumstances imposed by the occupation.
The PCHR's statement reflects the broader sentiment of despair and frustration felt by many Palestinians in the face of relentless violence and loss. The organization's call for justice and an end to the brutality resonates with the shared grief and anger felt by the community.
CNN has reached out to the Israeli military for comment on the incident, but as of now, there has been no response. The tragic deaths of Faisal, his wife, and their young daughters serve as a stark reminder of the human cost of conflict and the urgent need for a peaceful resolution to the ongoing crisis in Gaza.
