Gaza: An Israeli airstrike in central Gaza has killed nine children of Palestinian doctor, Alaa al-Najjar. The horrific attack has triggered horror, grief, and global outrage.
According to Gaza’s Government Media Office, the strike is a “clear war crime.” The children, all civilians, died instantly when Israel bombed their home in Nuseirat refugee camp.
Nine Children Killed in One Strike
Dr. Alaa al-Najjar lost nine of his ten children in the attack. His wife and several relatives also died. Only one child survived.
The oldest child was 12 years old. The youngest was only a few months old. The children had no connection to armed groups. Their only “crime,” rights groups say, was being born Palestinian.
Eyewitnesses described a devastating scene. Rescue workers pulled small, lifeless bodies from under rubble. Neighbors wept as the bodies were laid in white shrouds.
The strike happened without warning. No evacuation notice was given. The home was turned into ruins within seconds.
Gaza Media Office Blames Israel for War Crimes
Officials in Gaza called the bombing a deliberate war crime. They accused Israel of targeting civilians.
“This massacre shows Israel’s intent to destroy Palestinian families,” a spokesperson said.
Human rights organizations have also condemned the attack. They demanded an immediate international investigation.
Israel has not commented directly on this particular strike. However, it continues to defend its Gaza campaign, calling it an anti-Hamas operation.
Horror, Shock Around the World
Social media exploded with the hashtag #GazaUnderAttack. Millions expressed grief, shock, and fury.
Journalists, activists, and influencers shared photos of the children, sparking renewed calls for a ceasefire.
Medical professionals around the world stood in solidarity with Dr. Alaa al-Najjar. Many said no doctor should suffer such a personal loss during war.
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Gaza’s Healthcare System Collapsing
Dr. Alaa al-Najjar served at one of Gaza’s overwhelmed hospitals. His colleagues described him as “dedicated, gentle, and selfless.”
Now, like many in Gaza’s healthcare system, he is both a healer and a victim.
Hospitals in Gaza are collapsing. Fuel shortages, destroyed clinics, and the rising number of injuries are making things worse.
Calls for International Action
The United Nations has expressed deep concern. Human rights groups want war crime charges.
Many ask, “How many more children must die before the world acts?”
As global outrage grows, Gaza continues to bury its dead. For Dr. Alaa, the loss is permanent.
Nine children are gone. A father’s heart is shattered. And the world watches, again.