"Israeli Airstrike Kills Nine of Gaza Doctor’s Children in Khan Younis"
" "Israeli Airstrike Kills Nine of Gaza Doctor’s Children in Khan Younis" On May 24, 2025, a devastating Israeli airstrike in Khan Younis, southern Gaza, resulted in the deaths of nine of pediatrician Dr. Alaa al-Najjar's ten children. At the time of the attack, Dr. al-Najjar was on duty at the Nasser Medical Complex, where she works. Her husband, also a doctor, and their surviving child sustained injuries but survived the strike. The al-Najjar family had no known political or military affiliations. Colleagues described them as dedicated medical professionals. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) stated that they had targeted suspects operating near IDF troops and were reviewing claims of civilian harm. This incident is part of a broader escalation in Gaza, with over 100 sites targeted across the territory. In the past 24 hours alone, at least 79 people have been killed, including members of the Dardouna family. International humanitarian organ...