Palestinian Escape: Israeli Strike & Survival
- Hanin al-Wadie, a 5-year-old girl, is recovering from severe burns after an Israeli airstrike in Gaza.
- Hussein Mohsen, who runs an ambulance service in Gaza, rescued Hanin from the wreckage.
- Another young girl,Ward al-Sheikh Khalil,was also injured in the attack. Ward, also five, spoke of losing her mother and five siblings.
An Israeli airstrike in Gaza has orphaned five-year-old Hanin al-Wadie, who is now battling severe burns. Eighteen children perished in this devastating attack on what Israel claims was a militant command center. This event highlights the grim reality of civilian casualties and the ongoing debate surrounding weapon choices in the conflict. According to local rescue teams, Hanin survived the blast, but lost her family. The Gaza airstrike, which also injured another young girl, Ward al-Sheikh Khalil, has become a focal point of international attention. News Directory 3 is tracking the investigation. The use of American-made GBU-39 guided bombs has prompted questions about their impact, especially given the high number of children killed. Discover what’s next for the survivors as they begin to rebuild their lives.
Gaza Airstrike Leaves Girl Orphaned, Injured
Updated June 05, 2025
Hanin al-Wadie, a 5-year-old girl, is recovering from severe burns after an Israeli airstrike in Gaza. The attack, which occured early on May 26, targeted what israel identified as a militant command center located in a former school. Tragically,the school was sheltering dozens of families,and the strike resulted in the deaths of 18 children,according to local emergency services.
Hussein Mohsen, who runs an ambulance service in Gaza, rescued Hanin from the wreckage. He described a harrowing scene where a scorching metal door separated him from the injured girl. Hanin, now receiving treatment at Al-Ahli Arab Hospital in northern Gaza, suffered second- and third-degree burns. Her family had sought refuge at the school following intensified Israeli military operations last month. The Gaza airstrike has left her without her parents and younger sister,relatives confirmed.
Another young girl,Ward al-Sheikh Khalil,was also injured in the attack. Ward, also five, spoke of losing her mother and five siblings. Gaza emergency services reported 31 total fatalities from the strike. It remains unclear whether militants were among the dead. The israeli army,when contacted,referred to its statement that it took steps to mitigate civilian harm,including using precise munitions,while targeting a militant command and control center. Analysis of imagery revealed fragments of a guided American bomb,the GBU-39,frequently used by the Israeli military in Gaza. These bombs are designed for greater accuracy.However, at the school, children comprised over half of the casualties, raising concerns about the impact of the Gaza airstrike on the youngest generation.
Hanin’s uncle, a trained nurse, is now caring for her as she faces a long and arduous recovery. the Gaza airstrike and its aftermath continue to draw international attention.
A metal door,red hot from the scorching heat separated him from the girl.
What’s next
Hanin’s recovery will be lengthy, with her uncle providing ongoing care. The incident is likely to fuel further scrutiny of the conflict’s impact on civilians and the choice of weapons used in Gaza.