An Israeli airstrike on tents within the compound of Aqsa Martyrs Hospital in central Gaza resulted in the death of a 41-year-old man and left several others injured. The incident, which occurred in Deir al-Balah, involved the remnants of a US-made Hellfire missile found at the scene.
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) stated that the strike was a precise operation targeting Islamic Jihad terrorists who were reportedly using command-and-control centers within the Humanitarian Area in Deir Al Balah. The IDF emphasized that precautions were taken to minimize civilian casualties prior to the airstrike.
Witnesses at the hospital reported that the tents destroyed by the airstrike were providing shelter to numerous displaced families. One individual expressed outrage at the attack, highlighting that the displaced individuals were innocent and were sleeping at the time of the strike. The plea was made for the international community to witness the impact on these vulnerable populations.
Umm Ali, a woman seeking refuge at the compound with her children, described the strike as occurring at 2:30 a.m. She expressed exhaustion and frustration, emphasizing the desire for peace and security. Ali revealed that all the tents were destroyed, forcing them to relocate to the compound without finding the expected safety.
The source has reached out to the IDF for clarification on the specific target of the airstrike, as questions arise regarding the circumstances surrounding the attack on the hospital compound in Gaza.
