A Gaza doctor lost nine of her ten children in an Israeli airstrike while she was on duty, as the death toll in Gaza continues to mount. The Health Ministry reported 79 deaths in 24 hours, bringing the total death toll since the war began to 53,901.
The renewed military operations have also led to a significant shortage of aid entering the territory. Only a fraction of the pre-blockade levels of 600 daily trucks are currently arriving, exacerbating the humanitarian crisis. Food security experts warn of famine, and images of desperate Palestinians jostling for food at charity kitchens highlight the dire situation.
A pediatrician working in Nasser Hospital, Alaa Najjar, lost nine of her ten children to an Israeli airstrike, with her only surviving child, aged 11, left critically injured. Israel has defended its military operations, stating that it struck a structure next to its forces, but claims of harm to uninvolved civilians are under review.
The Health Ministry’s report also noted that hospitals in the battered north are now inaccessible due to heavy gunfire and airstrikes. The situation is further complicated by Israel’s blockade, which has led to concerns over the diversion of aid funds.
Source: https://gvwire.com/2025/05/24/9-of-a-doctors-10-children-are-killed-in-israels-latest-strikes-in-gaza