Three infants among eleven casualties reportedly perished in airstrike carried out by Israel.
A Tragic Night in Gaza's Khan Yunis Refugee Camp
Sad news from Gaza City as the Khan Yunis refugee camp was hit by an Israeli strike in the early hours of May 3, leaving a heartbreaking toll – at least eleven souls lost, including three young babies, all under a year old[1][2][3]. The identified victims, eight in total, were all part of the same extended family, including a one-year-old boy, girl, and a month-old baby[2].
Gaza's civil defense spokesman, Mahmud Bassal, reported the incident to Associated Press (AP), mentioning the Al-Bayram family home as the bombing site[1]. The Israeli army confirmed the attack, stating that it aimed at a "terrorist Hamas member," offering no further details[1].
The aftermath was a grim sight as rescue workers and local residents scoured through the wreckage with their bare hands, using hand-held torches to illuminate the destruction[1]. An AFP journalist captured footage of a rescuer carrying the lifeless body of an infant from the rubble[1].
One resident, Fayka Abu Hatab, who lived nearby, shared her terrifying account with AP, describing a "bright light," followed by an explosion, and a dust cloud covering the entire area[1]. "We couldn't see anything, it all went dark," she added, mentioning the destruction of her own home and those of her neighbors[1].
Israel resumed its military operations in Gaza on March 18 after a two-month truce in the conflict with Hamas[1]. The health ministry in Gaza reported that at least 2,396 people have perished since Israel renewed its campaign, bringing the total death toll since the start of the war to 52,495[1]. On Friday, the civil defense agency reported that Israeli strikes across Gaza resulted in at least 42 fatalities[1].
The ongoing blockade of Gaza since March 2 has halted aid deliveries amid accusations of Hamas diverting supplies[1]. UN agencies have expressed concern about the humanitarian situation in Gaza, warning of possible famine[1]. As of now, Israel has not commented specifically on the recent strike in the Khan Yunis refugee camp[1].
A Grim Outlook: Gaza's Humanitarian Crisis Worsens
The recent tragedy in Khan Yunis underscores the dire humanitarian situation in Gaza, with UN agencies cautiously predicting a potential famine-like crisis[1]. The blockade, in place since March 2, has restricted the flow of essential goods and services to Gaza, leaving its residents in dire straits[1]. This dire situation is further compounded by the intensified hostilities and the renewed military operations in Gaza, which shows no signs of stopping[1].
[1] https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-05-03/israeli-airstrike-kills-at-least-11-people-in-gaza/133635068[2] https://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-60644770[3] https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/israeli-strike-kills-at-least-11-people-including-babies-in-gaza-2025-05-03/[4] https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/5/3/israeli-air-strike-kills-eight-family-members-including-3-babies-in-gaza[5] https://www.haaretz.com/middle-east-news/supples/2025-05-03/israeli-warplanes-bomb-the-territory-of-gaza-with-various-weapons/
- The tragic death of eleven individuals, including three infants, in Gaza's Khan Yunis refugee camp on May 3 was a grim reminder of the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
- The devastating attack on the Al-Bayram family home was reported by Gaza's civil defense spokesman, Mahmud Bassal, to Associated Press (AP), with the Israeli army later confirming the attack was aimed at a "terrorist Hamas member."
- The ongoing blockade of Gaza, in place since March 2, has led to a restriction in the flow of essential goods and services, exacerbating the dire situation in the region and potentially leading to a famine-like crisis.
- The ongoing military operations in Gaza, which resumed on March 18, have left at least 2,396 people dead since Israel renewed its campaign, according to the health ministry, and the recent strike in the Khan Yunis refugee camp has added to this tragic toll.
