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An Eid celebration on a Gaza rooftop turns into a ‘horror movie’

An Eid celebration on a Gaza rooftop turns into a ‘horror movie’

Summary

On the first day of Eid al-Adha in Gaza City, a family celebrating on a rooftop was hit by a missile strike, causing injuries and deaths. The attack killed seven people, including children, and injured many others, highlighting the dangers faced by civilians amid ongoing conflict.

Key Facts

  • A missile struck a rooftop in Gaza City during Eid al-Adha celebrations.
  • Widad Al-Husari and her three-year-old son fell through a hole caused by the missile but were rescued by family members.
  • Seven people died in the strike, including two children and two women.
  • Eighteen people were injured, including a four-year-old girl who is in intensive care.
  • A 12-year-old girl was killed and her 11-year-old sister lost a leg in the strike on their apartment.
  • The family had been displaced from their home when it was destroyed in November 2023 during the conflict.
  • Their rooftop shelter was rented space hoped to be a safe place but was hit again by a missile.
  • The attacks show how civilians remain at great risk despite the ongoing war situation.
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