Summary
On a recent Friday morning, Abu Salah Khalil and his family were informed they needed to evacuate their apartment in Gaza City's Mushtaha Tower quickly because it was going to be bombed by Israeli forces. The family, along with other residents, left the building with only moments to spare, and the tower was destroyed shortly after.
Key Facts
- Abu Salah Khalil's family, along with 17 relatives, lived in an apartment in Mushtaha Tower, Gaza City.
- The family had just prepared their only meal of the day when they learned the building would be bombed.
- Residents were given 30 minutes to evacuate, forcing many to leave their belongings behind.
- The tower was a refuge for multiple displaced families and one of the first high-rises to be targeted in the recent escalation.
- Abu Salah's father is disabled due to a previous bombing, and evacuating was particularly challenging for his family.
- The building was bombed twice before it collapsed, leaving Abu Salah's family homeless.
