An Israeli airstrike on a house in Gaza’s southernmost city of Rafah has resulted in a tragic loss of life, with at least nine people killed, including six children. The strike, which occurred late Friday, targeted a residential building in the western Tel Sultan neighborhood, according to Gaza’s civil defense.
The victims, which included two women and a man in addition to the children, were taken to Rafah’s Abu Yousef al-Najjar hospital. The heartbreaking scene at the hospital saw relatives mourning and embracing the bodies of the children, wrapped in white shrouds.
One of the devastated family members, Ahmed Barhoum, lost his wife and 5-year-old daughter in the attack. He expressed his grief to The Associated Press, condemning the bombing of a house filled with innocent women and children.
The ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas has led to a significant escalation of tensions in the region, with no end in sight to the violence. The war has claimed the lives of thousands of Palestinians, with many more wounded in the relentless airstrikes.
The situation has also sparked clashes in other areas, including the occupied West Bank, where Israeli military raids have resulted in further casualties. The cycle of violence shows no signs of abating, leaving many to wonder when peace will finally prevail in the region.