An overnight airstrike in Rafah, southern Gaza, has resulted in the devastating loss of at least 10 family members, including five children aged between three and 16. The local hospital in Rafah reported this heartbreaking incident, which has left the community in mourning.
According to reports, the mother of the Ayyad family is currently missing, compounding the tragedy for their loved ones. At Abu Youssef Al-Najjar hospital, heart-wrenching scenes unfolded as relatives wept over the bodies of the deceased, who were tenderly wrapped in white shrouds.
The Ayyad family had been displaced multiple times from Al-Zaytoun neighborhood in Gaza City, northern Gaza, before falling victim to this deadly airstrike. An uncle of the family shared that many of the children were found with their remains scattered and missing in the aftermath of the attack.
Hatem Abu Jamous, devastated by the loss of his nieces and nephews, described how they were peacefully sleeping next to each other when the area was struck. The impact was so severe that identifying the victims became a harrowing task, with Abu Jamous expressing his profound grief and shock.
Suzan Abu Touha, who lost her sister in the tragedy, highlighted the ongoing plight of families in Gaza who are constantly on the move, seeking safety amid the conflict. She emphasized the fear and uncertainty that gripped the Ayyad family as they searched for a place of refuge, only to meet a tragic fate in Rafah.
This heartbreaking incident serves as a stark reminder of the human cost of conflict and the urgent need for peace and stability in the region. As the community mourns the loss of innocent lives, questions linger about the future and the safety of civilians caught in the crossfire of violence.
