At least nine Palestinians were killed in an Israeli airstrike on Friday night on a residential building in the southernmost Gazan city of Rafah, Palestinian medical sources said on Saturday, reported Xinhua.
The sources told Xinhua that six of the dead were children, and rescue workers were searching for people still buried in rubble.
In addition, the Israeli army has carried out intensive bombardment on many areas in the northern and central Gaza Strip, the sources said, noting that so far there is no immediate report on the casualties.
The largest pharmaceutical factory in the Gaza Strip has been destroyed in one of those airstrikes in the central Deir al-Balah city.
According to a statement by the municipality on Saturday, the destruction of the factory, which occurred two days ago, was part of the "systematic targeting of the health system in the Gaza Strip."
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Iraqi Shiite militia claims drone attack on Israel
BAGHDAD, April 20 (Xinhua) — A Shiite militia in Iraq on Saturday claimed responsibility for a drone attack on Eilat in Israel a few hours after unknown drones hit a military base of paramilitary Hashd Shaabi forces in central Iraq.
The group, known as the Islamic Resistance in Iraq, said in an online statement that its fighters conducted a drone attack on "a vital site in Eilat area within the occupied territories."
The statement did not provide any detail regarding casualties, but stressed that the attacks were carried out "in solidarity with the people of Gaza" and underscored its commitment to continue targeting "enemy's strongholds."
Since the outbreak of the Gaza conflict on Oct. 7, 2023, the Islamic Resistance in Iraq has launched multiple attacks on Israeli and U.S. bases in the Middle East.
Source: www.dailyfinland.fi
It’s heartbreaking to hear about the loss of innocent lives in Gaza. The death of children in airstrikes is a tragedy that must be condemned. My thoughts are with the families affected by this senseless violence.
It is heartbreaking to hear about the loss of innocent lives, especially children, in these senseless airstrikes. The continuous bombardment only adds to the already dire situation in Gaza. My thoughts are with the victims and their families during this difficult time.
I can’t believe the tragic loss of innocent lives, especially the children, in the Israeli airstrike on Gaza’s Rafah. It’s heartbreaking to see such destruction and devastation in a residential area. My thoughts and prayers go out to the families affected by this senseless violence.
It is heartbreaking to hear about the loss of innocent lives in Gaza due to the Israeli airstrike. The targeting of children and the destruction of essential facilities such as the pharmaceutical factory is unacceptable. Immediate intervention is needed to prevent further casualties and protect the health system in the Gaza Strip.
How many casualties have been reported from the Israeli airstrike in Gaza’s Rafah?
Unfortunately, the Palestinian medical sources confirmed that at least nine Palestinians, including six children, lost their lives in the Israeli airstrike in Rafah. Rescue workers are still searching for individuals trapped under the rubble.
It’s heartbreaking to hear about the innocent lives lost in the Israeli airstrike in Gaza. The targeting of children and destruction of vital facilities is absolutely devastating. Peace must be prioritized over violence in this conflict.
It is heartbreaking to hear about the loss of innocent lives in Gaza due to the Israeli airstrike. My thoughts are with the victims and their families during this tragic time. More efforts should be made to protect civilians and prevent further escalation of violence.
It’s heartbreaking to hear about the innocent lives lost in Gaza due to the Israeli airstrike. This continuous cycle of violence needs to end for the sake of all the children and families caught in the crossfire.
How can such airstrikes targeting civilians be justified in any way?
Unfortunately, in times of conflict, civilian casualties often occur as collateral damage. It’s a tragic reality of war that innocent lives are lost in these situations.
How can such airstrikes on residential areas be justified? When will the cycle of violence end?