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Hospital administrator confronted with the remains of sibling and family members during work hours in Gaza

In a tragic turn of events, Dr. Mohammed Abu Salmiya, the Al-Shifa hospital director, was at work when the remains of his six family members were brought home. This occurred just one day after he departed for his shift on a Friday.

Medical professional in Gaza hospital claimed corpses of kin during work shift
Medical professional in Gaza hospital claimed corpses of kin during work shift

Hospital administrator confronted with the remains of sibling and family members during work hours in Gaza

In the ongoing conflict between Israel and Palestine, the latest airstrike in Gaza has resulted in a devastating loss of life and caused international concern. On the last day of reports, the Israeli military carried out an airstrike in the Al Shati refugee camp, west of Gaza City, which tragically destroyed the residential house of Dr. Mohammed Abu Salmiya. The airstrike claimed the lives of six people, including Dr. Abu Salmiya's brother, two of his brother's sons, his nephew's wife, and two of their children. Dr. Abu Salmiya, the director of the Al-Shifa hospital, was among the injured, along with his sister, niece, and nephews. Dr. Mohammed Abu Salmiya's family home was not a military target, and the incident has sparked outrage and calls for investigation. Dr. Munir Al-Bursh, the Director General of Gaza's Ministry of Health, expressed his condolences for Dr. Abu Salmiya and his family on social media. A video shows Dr. Abu Salmiya kneeling next to the bodies of his family members at the hospital, still wearing his doctor's scrubs. The civil defense rescued four injured people and recovered three bodies at a home in Gaza's northern beach area. The Hamas military wing has issued an image of the remaining Israeli hostages it is holding, warning that the incursion in Gaza City means that Israel has lost any chance of getting its hostages out of the territory. The assault is worsening an already dire humanitarian crisis in Gaza, with parts of the region officially declared under famine. Tens of thousands of people have been fleeing Gaza City as Israel demolishes high-rise buildings, adding to the displacement and suffering. CNN has reached out to the Israel Defense Forces for comment on the target of the strikes, but as of now, no official response has been received. An independent United Nations inquiry concluded that Israel has committed genocide against Palestinians in Gaza, a claim which Israel denies. As the global outcry intensifies over Israel's attempts to capture Gaza City, the international community is urging both sides to exercise restraint and seek a peaceful resolution to the conflict. The loss of innocent lives, such as those of Dr. Mohammed Abu Salmiya and his family, serves as a stark reminder of the human cost of war and the urgent need for dialogue and understanding.

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