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'They were just kids': Mother mourns sons killed in Israeli strike while waiting for aid

'They were just kids': Mother mourns sons killed in Israeli strike while waiting for aid

Summary

An Israeli airstrike in Deir al-Balah, Gaza, killed two sons and a niece of Iman al-Nouri and injured two other children. The children were waiting for a health clinic to open when the strike occurred. The Israeli military stated it aimed to target a "Hamas terrorist" and expressed regret for any uninvolved casualties.

Key Facts

  • The airstrike occurred in Deir al-Balah, central Gaza.
  • Two of Iman al-Nouri's sons, Amir (5) and Omar (9), and her niece Sama (14) were killed.
  • Another son, Siraj (2), was seriously injured, suffering from head injuries and a brain hemorrhage.
  • The airstrike happened at around 07:15, before the clinic opened at 09:00.
  • CCTV footage showed the explosion occurring near a group of women and children.
  • A total of 16 people were killed in the strike, including 10 children and three women.
  • The Israeli military said it targeted a Hamas member and expressed regret for unintended casualties.
  • Project Hope and other aid groups stated the strike violated international humanitarian law.
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