Gaza Doctor Loses Nine Children in Airstrike: Colleague Recounts Devastating Aftermath

The tragic events in Gaza have once again brought to light the devastating human cost of the ongoing conflict. Dr. Alaa Al-Najjar, a physician at Nasser Hospital, lost nine of her children in an Israeli airstrike on May 28th, 2025. A colleague, Dr. Tanya Haj-Hassan, shared her account of the aftermath. "She went down with my colleague to identify the bodies, and my colleague said she needed to faint. They were charred beyond recognition." Dr. Haj-Hassan's testimony underscores the immense suffering endured by healthcare workers and civilians in Gaza. The incident is part of a larger pattern of attacks against healthcare facilities and personnel in the region. Over 1,400 healthcare workers have been killed to date. This tragedy highlights the urgent need for peace and protection for civilians in conflict zones.