A tragic incident unfolded in Gaza as Khaled Nabhan, a Palestinian grandfather, met a devastating fate at the hands of Israeli fire. Nabhan, who gained worldwide attention for a heart-wrenching video tribute to his slain granddaughter, was killed on Monday, according to his family and Al-Awda Hospital in Nuseirat, central Gaza.
The heartbreaking story dates back to November 2023 when Nabhan's grandchildren, 3-year-old Reem and 5-year-old Tarek, lost their lives while sleeping in their home, which was destroyed by what Nabhan believed to be an Israeli airstrike in the Al Nuseirat refugee camp.
Recalling the final moments with his beloved grandchildren, Nabhan had tearfully shared how they pleaded to go outside to play, but he had to refuse due to the imminent danger posed by Israeli airstrikes.
Tragically, on Monday, Khaled Nabhan himself fell victim to the ongoing conflict. Reports indicate that he was killed by an Israeli tank shell while attempting to aid injured individuals in his neighborhood. Eyewitnesses recounted how Nabhan rushed to help but was fatally struck by another tank shell.
The loss of Khaled Nabhan has left his family and community in deep mourning. In footage circulating on social media, Nabhan's lifeless body can be seen in a hospital bed, surrounded by grieving onlookers who lament the passing of this compassionate man.
As the community grapples with this profound loss, questions loom regarding the circumstances that led to Nabhan's tragic demise. source has reached out to the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) for their perspective on the incident.
