On Monday, Israeli forces carried out a surprise raid in the eastern part of Khan Yunis, forcing residents to flee once again as more than 200 bodies were discovered in mass graves located in the courtyard of the Nasser Medical Complex. This hospital is the main medical facility in the city and has been at the center of many conflicts between Israel and Gaza.
In Rafah, Israel launched new air strikes, targeting what remains of the last refuge for many residents who have sought shelter there. The recent withdrawal of most of Israel’s ground forces from southern Gaza had allowed some residents to return to their homes in Khan Yunis. However, this was short-lived as families were forced to flee again due to heavy gunfire and tanks entering their areas.
Ahmed Rizq, who took refuge in a school in western Khan Yunis, reported that families who had returned to the Abasan area were forced to flee once again as tanks entered their areas under heavy gunfire. The death toll in this conflict between Israel and Gaza continues to rise, with over 34,000 Palestinians killed and thousands still missing. Rescue workers at the Nasser Hospital site have been working tirelessly to recover bodies from the rubble, with more than 200 bodies found so far.
Israeli forces claim that Hamas fighters were operating from hospitals, leading to fighting in these facilities. However, Gaza officials accuse Israel of carrying out executions at hospitals and attempting to cover up these crimes by burying bodies with bulldozers. Relatives are coming forward to claim the bodies of their loved ones for reburial, finding solace in laying them to rest after years of searching for closure.
The continued violence and destruction inflicted on Gaza have left families devastated and seeking closure for their lost loved ones. The situation remains dire as Israeli forces continue their attacks on innocent civilians and hospitals alike.