Sole survivor of Gaza tragedy finds hope in European aid
A Palestinian doctor has faced an unimaginable tragedy—her home in the Gaza Strip was hit by an Israeli airstrike, resulting in the death of nine of her children. Her husband, Dr Hamdi An-Najjar, also succumbed to his injuries. As reported by BBC, their 11-year-old son Adam is the only survivor.
Key information
- Nine children and the husband of a Palestinian doctor were killed in an Israeli attack on the Gaza Strip.
- 11-year-old Adam, the sole family survivor, has a chance for treatment in Europe.
- The Italian government is working on evacuating the boy from Gaza.
Tragic attack in Khan Yunis
The devastating Israeli airstrike on a home in the southern part of the Gaza Strip, in the town of Khan Yunis, resulted in the death of nine children and their father, Hamdi An-Najjar. The only surviving family member is 11-year-old Adam, who, despite severe injuries, has a chance of recovery. According to BBC, the attack occurred on 23rd May.
Dr Hamdi An-Najjar, a physician, died from his injuries on Saturday. His wife, Alaa An-Najjar, was on duty at the hospital at the time of the tragedy. It was there, in a painful and dramatic moment, that the bodies of their children were brought. Despite the unimaginable personal loss, Alaa did not interrupt her work.
The only sibling to survive the Gaza Strip attack
The condition of the 11-year-old boy remains critical. However, chances for Adam's treatment have emerged thanks to international support. The Italian Foreign Minister, Antonio Tajani, publicly declared readiness to receive the boy for treatment in Europe. According to the Italian newspaper "La Repubblica," intensive preparations for his evacuation are set to take place next week. His mother is likely to decide to leave with him.
The Israeli army stated that the airstrike was targeted at suspected individuals in the Khan Yunis area. Meanwhile, an investigation into the children's deaths is ongoing. Importantly, the An-Najjar family had no connections to Hamas, as confirmed by family associates.
Let's remember that the conflict in the Gaza Strip has been ongoing since the autumn of 2023, when Hamas launched a surprise attack on Israel, resulting in approximately 1,200 deaths, and about 250 people were abducted to Gaza. According to CBS News, since then, over 54,000 Palestinians have been killed as part of the Israeli retaliatory offensive.
