Summary
A 12-year-old girl from Gaza, Raghad al-Assar, was mistakenly placed in a morgue after being declared dead following an Israeli attack. The attack killed two of her sisters and left her and other family members injured. Her story is part of the larger conflict in Gaza, which has resulted in many casualties and extensive damage.
Key Facts
- Raghad al-Assar, aged 12, survived an attack on her home in Gaza and was mistakenly placed in a morgue for eight hours.
- A man found her alive when he saw her fingers moving as he searched for his son's body.
- The attack on June 8, 2024, resulted in the deaths of two of Raghad’s sisters and injuries to other family members.
- The conflict in Gaza has been described by United Nations experts as genocide, with significant child casualties reported.
- Since October 2023, at least 69,187 Palestinians have died, and 170,703 have been injured due to the ongoing conflict.
- Health facilities in Gaza have been heavily damaged, hindering medical care.
- Despite a ceasefire, attacks continue, with additional casualties occurring since October 10.
- Raghad's family hopes to get medical treatment for her and her sister abroad.
