Israeli Strike in Khan Younis Kills Nine Children, Reports Say

KHAN YOUNIS, Gaza ‍Strip – An Israeli strike in Khan Younis reportedly⁣ killed nine children ⁢from the same family on Friday, May 23, 2025, according‍ to reports from AFP and the Associated press.‍ The children ‍were the offspring of two doctors.

Mahmoud Bassal, a spokesperson for the Civil defense of Gaza, told Agence France-Presse that ⁢rescue teams recovered the bodies of nine ⁤individuals, some charred, from the home of Dr. Hamdi al-Najjar and his wife, Dr. Alaa al-najjar. Bassal stated that⁤ the ⁢strike occurred in the Gizan Al-Najjar district of Khan Younis, alleging⁢ that “the Israeli occupation has targeted” their home.

According to the AP, Alaa Najjar, a⁣ pediatrician‍ at Nasser Hospital, was working when the strike occurred. Ahmad al-Farra, chief of the pediatric service at the hospital, ‍told the ‍AP that Najjar returned home to find her house ablaze.Her husband was ⁣seriously injured, and their only surviving child, an 11-year-old son, is in ⁤critical ⁣condition, al-Farra said.

The children who died ranged in age ⁣from seven months to 12 years old. Khalil Al-Dokran, ⁣a spokesperson for the ⁤Gaza Ministry⁤ of Health, told the AP that two of the children were found under the rubble.

In⁤ a statement, the Israeli army said it struck suspects operating in a structure near its troops and described the Khan Younis area⁤ as a “dangerous war zone.” The army added that it had evacuated civilians ⁣and that “the allegation concerning‍ damage caused ‍to unrescited civilians is being examined.”

# ⁢Israeli⁣ Strike in Khan Younis: Frequently Asked Questions

## What happened in Khan Younis?

On Friday, May‍ 23, 2025, an Israeli strike in Khan younis, Gaza Strip, reportedly killed nine children from the same family.

## Where did the ⁣strike⁣ occur?

The strike occurred in the Gizan Al-Najjar district of Khan younis.

## Who⁢ were the victims of the strike?

The victims were nine children, ranging in age from seven months to⁤ 12 years ‍old. They were the offspring of Dr. Hamdi al-Najjar and ⁢his wife, Dr. Alaa al-Najjar.

## What were the circumstances surrounding the attack?

According to reports, the children’s parents are both doctors. dr. Alaa Najjar, a pediatrician, was ⁢working at Nasser‍ Hospital when the strike occurred. ⁣Her⁤ husband, Dr. Hamdi al-Najjar, was seriously injured.The family’s home was targeted in the⁢ strike.

## What is the Israeli army’s response?

The Israeli army stated that it struck suspects operating in a structure near its troops and described the Khan Younis area as a “dangerous war zone.” ⁤They added that they had evacuated civilians and were examining the allegations concerning ⁤damage caused to unrescued civilians.

## What sources are reporting on this event?

Reports on the⁢ incident have come from the Agence France-Presse (AFP) and the Associated Press (AP).

## Who is dr. Alaa Najjar?

Dr. Alaa Najjar⁤ is a pediatrician who works ⁤at Nasser Hospital. She was working when the strike occurred.

## What is the condition‍ of the surviving child?

The sole surviving child,⁢ an 11-year-old son, is in critical condition.

## Who is⁢ Mahmoud Bassal?

Mahmoud Bassal is a spokesperson⁣ for the Civil defense of Gaza.

## What did the Civil Defense of Gaza do?

Rescue teams from the Civil Defense of Gaza recovered the bodies of nine individuals from the home.

## Summarizing ⁢the Key Facts

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