Twelve Palestinians, including six police officers, lost their lives in a series of Israeli strikes across Gaza on April 24, Palestinian sources confirmed this week. The strikes mark a recent escalation in a long-standing regional conflict that continues to draw international concern.
According to local sources and eyewitnesses, Israeli artillery targeted residential houses near the Kamal Adwan Hospital in the town of Beit Lahia in northern Gaza. The aftermath in Khan Younis revealed scenes of devastation as families mourned their loved ones.
In a heartbreaking account, Ameera Al-Shaer, the mother of 8-year-old Hamdi Al-Shaer who died in the attack, shared her family's profound grief. "I wish you would come and see my condition and the shelter," she said. "Come and see my children's suffering." Her words, captured by a CGTN Stringer on the ground, offer a poignant glimpse into the human toll of the violence.
The incident underscores the fragile and volatile security situation in the region, with civilian infrastructure often caught in the crossfire. As of April 2026, the recent loss of life adds to the mounting humanitarian challenges faced by residents of Gaza.
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cgtn.com
