Gaza Doctor's Heartbreak: Nine Children Killed in Airstrike

Gaza Doctor's Tragedy: Nine Children Killed in Airstrike A wave of grief washed over Khan Younis, Gaza, on Friday as Dr. Alaa al-Najjar, an emergency room doctor at the Nasser Medical Complex, received the devastating news of the death of nine of her ten children. The children, aged between seven months and twelve years, were killed in an Israeli airstrike that targeted their home. The bodies of seven children, most with severe burns, arrived at the hospital, according to the Gaza Health Ministry. Two other children remain missing. "She left them at home just hours earlier to go to work," said a family member, describing the scene. The family member also described the moment Dr. Najjar learned of the deaths. "She was standing next to me and recognized them. She asked to hold them in her arms." Despite the unimaginable loss, Dr. Najjar continues her work, attending to her injured husband and eleven-year-old son, Adam, who also survived. The Israeli military claims its aircraft struck several suspects operating from a structure near IDF troops. They are reviewing claims that civilians were killed. The incident highlights the devastating impact of the conflict on innocent families. The resilience of Dr. Najjar in the face of such profound loss is a testament to the human spirit.