An Israeli airstrike in Bureij, central Gaza, resulted in the death of at least one Palestinian and left several others wounded, as confirmed by health officials. The incident occurred at a food market, where the aftermath was captured in footage from Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital in Deir al-Balah.
The video showed paramedics attending to survivors, many of whom were visibly traumatized, wrapped in blankets on metal stretchers. The injured individuals were groaning in pain, covered in dust, with torn clothes and bloodied limbs.
One eyewitness, Abdul Nasser Awadallah, described the chaos, stating that people were going about their day when the strike hit, resulting in some being torn apart. The scene was one of devastation and shock, with civilians caught in the sudden violence.
Among the survivors was a young girl with bandages around her torso, her face expressionless and pupils dilated in shock. The child, brought to the hospital alone, did not respond when asked about her parents, highlighting the distressing impact on innocent civilians, particularly children.
Reports from the UN's children's agency revealed that thousands of children in Gaza have been separated from their parents or caregivers, adding to the humanitarian crisis unfolding in the region.
Another survivor, Mohammad Al Jiedi, recounted the harrowing experience of being at the market with his young nephew when the explosion occurred. He described the panic and chaos that ensued, with the crowded market becoming a scene of tragedy and desperation.
The airstrike has once again underscored the ongoing conflict in the region, with civilians bearing the brunt of the violence. The international community continues to call for an end to the hostilities and a peaceful resolution to the longstanding tensions in Gaza.
