Gaza Airstrike: Eight Dead, Photojournalist Survives

Gaza Airstrike Kills Eight from Family of Photojournalist Gaza City, Gaza Strip – A devastating Israeli airstrike in Gaza City's Saftawi neighborhood on May 28, 2025, claimed the lives of eight members of Palestinian photojournalist Osama al-Arbid's family. The attack, which occurred around 2 a.m. without warning, left al-Arbid's home completely destroyed. Al-Arbid himself miraculously survived, pulled from the rubble and sent to the hospital for treatment. "It was direct, an F-16 strike destroyed the entire house and levelled it to the ground," stated Abu Hammam al-Arbid, Osama's father-in-law, in a heartbreaking interview. He described the victims as innocent civilians, including women and children, asleep in their beds when the strike hit. The incident has sparked outrage and renewed concerns about press freedom in the region. Press freedom groups have documented a pattern of Israeli strikes targeting journalists. The attack on al-Arbid's family is a grim reminder of the human cost of conflict and the dangers faced by those documenting the events unfolding in Gaza. The video footage shows the aftermath of the airstrike, the devastation of the home, and the solemn task of burying the victims. The emotional weight of the event is palpable, highlighting the urgent need for peace and protection of civilians in the ongoing conflict.