Summary
Dr. Hamdi al-Najjar, a Palestinian doctor, died from injuries sustained in an Israeli air strike in Gaza that also killed his nine children. His wife and one of their children survived the attack, and the child remains in the hospital. The strike occurred during a military campaign following a previous attack by Hamas.
Key Facts
- Dr. Hamdi al-Najjar died from injuries after an Israeli air strike hit his home in Gaza.
- Nine of his children died in the attack; one child survived but is seriously injured.
- Dr. al-Najjar's wife, Dr. Alaa al-Najjar, also survived.
- The air strike was part of an Israeli military campaign in Gaza.
- The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) stated that the incident is under review.
- Dr. al-Najjar was 40 years old and worked alongside his wife at a hospital.
- Italy offered to transfer the seriously injured boy to their country for treatment.
- The conflict began after a Hamas attack on October 7, 2023, which resulted in many casualties.
