Gaza Airstrike: Nine Children Killed, Father Injured

Israeli Airstrike in Gaza Kills Nine Children Tragedy struck Khan Younis, Gaza, on May 24, 2025, when an Israeli airstrike claimed the lives of nine children and severely injured their father. The incident occurred while their mother, a pediatrician identified as Alaa al-Najjar, was treating other children injured in earlier attacks at the Nasser Medical Complex in Gaza City. Al Arabiya's report features heartbreaking footage of the family's grief and the destruction of their home. "It was horrific," a neighbor, who wished to remain anonymous, told Al Arabiya. "The children were just sitting in their home when the bombs fell." The video shows the aftermath of the strike, with rescue workers searching through the rubble. The report emphasizes that there were no apparent military targets in the vicinity of the family's home. Al Arabiya's report underscores the ongoing conflict and its devastating impact on innocent civilians. The incident highlights the urgent need for de-escalation and a peaceful resolution to the conflict in Gaza. The resilience of the community amidst such loss serves as a powerful, albeit tragic, reminder of the human cost of war.