In a devastating development on Tuesday, an Israeli airstrike targeted a multistory residential building in Beit Lahiya, northern Gaza, resulting in the tragic loss of at least 109 Palestinian lives, including many children. Dozens more sustained injuries in the strike, deepening the humanitarian crisis in the region.
CGTN's stringer in Gaza visited the bombsite, where the aftermath paints a grim picture of destruction and loss. Hassan Abu Al-Nasr, a nearby resident, recounted the harrowing experience of the airstrike. \"The strike demolished our homes in an instant,\" he said. \"Despite our relentless efforts to rescue those trapped and recover bodies from the rubble, we estimate that three to four times as many lives are still buried beneath the debris.\"
The community is grappling with immense sorrow and uncertainty as rescue operations continue amidst the rubble. The loss of life and the extensive damage to residential areas have left locals feeling hopeless and desperate for a resolution to the ongoing conflict.
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Stringer Dispatch: Israeli strike kills 109, leaving locals hopeless
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