Israeli forces retook the eastern part of Khan Younis, the largest city in the southern Gaza Strip, in a surprise raid that sent residents who had returned to their abandoned, now dilapidated homes fleeing again.
Elsewhere in Khan Younis, dozens of bodies were recovered from new mass graves found in the Gaza Strip, at the site of the city’s largest hospital abandoned by Israeli soldiers. Further south, there were new airstrikes in Rafah, the last refuge where more than half of the Palestinian enclave’s residents have gathered.
In April, Israel abruptly withdrew most of its ground forces from the southern Gaza Strip after some of the heaviest fighting in seven months. Residents began returning to the until recently deserted neighborhoods of the enclave’s second-largest city, only to find their homes in ruins and corpses in the streets.
“This morning, many families who had left in the previous two weeks to go to their homes in Abasan (a district in eastern Khan Yunis) returned here. People were terrified,” said Ahmed Rezik, 42, who has taken refuge in a school in the western part of Khan Yunis.
“They said tanks were advancing in the eastern sector, under heavy fire, and they ran to save themselves,” he told Reuters via an app.
Cruel images and mass graves at Nasser Hospital
In the ruins of the building that once housed Nasser Hospital, the largest in southern Gaza, Reuters reporters saw rescuers wearing white hazmat suits pulling bodies from the ground with a backhoe and hand tools. Emergency services said a further 73 bodies had been found at the scene, bringing the total to 283.
Israel claims it was forced to fight inside hospitals because Hamas men were operating from there, a claim denied by both Hamas and medical personnel.
According to Gaza authorities, the bodies found so far are from only one of at least three mass graves at Nasser Hospital.
“We expect to find another 200 bodies in the same mass grave in the next two days, and then we will start working on the two other cemeteries,” said Ismail Al Tawabta, the director of the Hamas government’s press office. He accused Israel of carrying out “executions” at the hospital and of covering up the crimes by burying the bodies with a bulldozer. Israel categorically denies that it carried out any executions.
Relatives of the victims come to pick up the bodies of their loved ones to bury them. The family of Osama al-Subaghi, who was found dead on the hospital premises, first took the body to a cemetery to be buried next to his sister, to whom he had once donated one of his kidneys when she was ill.
“My daughter asked to visit her father’s grave. I told her that after we bury him, we will visit him. God willing. It’s tough, but maybe we’ll find some relief after we bury him,” said his wife, Sumaya. In one hand she held a handful of yellow flowers, in the other the small hand of her daughter, Hind, who wore a pale yellow jumpsuit with scenes from Disney’s Frozen to say goodbye to her father. “He loved me, bought me things and took me for walks,” said the little girl, next to the newly dug grave.
Gazans reported airstrikes in several other areas as well, including in Rafah, where the day before doctors performed an emergency caesarean section to save an infant whose mother was killed in the shelling.
In Nuseirat, central Gaza, officials said the shelling damaged solar panels that the local hospital relies on for electricity.
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Israeli Forces Retake Eastern Khan Younis, New Mass Graves Found in Gaza Strip
In a surprise raid, Israeli forces have retaken the eastern part of Khan Younis, the largest city in the southern Gaza Strip, sending residents who had returned to their homes fleeing once again. The operation comes just weeks after Israel withdrew most of its ground forces from the area, allowing residents to return to their abandoned neighborhoods.
Mass Graves Found in Nasser Hospital
In the ruins of Nasser Hospital, the largest hospital in southern Gaza, rescuers have uncovered multiple mass graves containing hundreds of bodies. According to Gaza authorities, the bodies found so far are from only one of at least three mass graves at the hospital. The director of the Hamas government’s press office, Ismail Al Tawabta, accused Israel of carrying out “executions” at the hospital and burying the bodies with a bulldozer to cover up the crimes. Israel categorically denies the allegations.
The discovery of the mass graves has brought the total number of bodies found to 283, with officials expecting to find another 200 bodies in the coming days. The gruesome scene has left relatives of the victims reeling, with many coming to the hospital to claim the bodies of their loved ones.
Eyewitness Accounts of Devastation
Ahmed Rezik, a 42-year-old resident who has taken refuge in a school in western Khan Younis, described the chaos and terror as Israeli forces advanced on the eastern part of the city. “This morning, many families who had left in the previous two weeks to go to their homes in Abasan returned here. People were terrified,” he said. “They said tanks were advancing in the eastern sector, under heavy fire, and they ran to save themselves.”
Airstrikes Continue in Rafah and Nuseirat
In addition to the ground operation in Khan Younis, airstrikes have been reported in other areas of the Gaza Strip, including Rafah and Nuseirat. In Rafah, doctors performed an emergency caesarean section to save an infant whose mother was killed in the shelling. In Nuseirat, officials said the shelling damaged solar panels that the local hospital relies on for electricity.
Humanitarian Crisis Deepens
The latest escalation in violence has deepened the humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip, where more than half of the population has been displaced. The United Nations has warned of a catastrophic situation, with aid agencies struggling to reach affected areas.
As the situation continues to deteriorate, the international community is urging all parties to exercise restraint and work towards a peaceful resolution to the crisis.
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What led to the surprise raid by Israeli forces in Khan Younis?
Israeli Forces Retake Eastern Part of Khan Younis in Surprise Raid, Civilians Flee
The Gaza Strip, a Palestinian enclave, has been witnessing intense violence and destruction in recent days. In a surprise raid, Israeli forces have retaken the eastern part of Khan Younis, the largest city in the southern Gaza Strip. The move has sent residents who had returned to their abandoned homes fleeing again, amidst reports of airstrikes and mass graves in the region.
New Mass Graves Found in Khan Younis
In Khan Younis, dozens of bodies have been recovered from new mass graves found at the site of the city’s largest hospital, abandoned by Israeli soldiers. According to Gaza authorities, the bodies found so far are from only one of at least three mass graves at Nasser Hospital. The hospital, which was once the largest in southern Gaza, has been the site of intense fighting and has been severely damaged.
Rescuers wearing white hazmat suits were seen pulling bodies from the ground with backhoes and hand tools. Emergency services reported that a further 73 bodies had been found at the scene, bringing the total to 283. Israel claims that it was forced to fight inside hospitals because Hamas men were operating from there, a claim denied by both Hamas and medical personnel.
Civilians Suffering in Khan Younis
The residents of Khan Younis have been severely affected by the violence and destruction in the region. Many families who had returned to their homes in the eastern part of the city have been forced to flee again, amidst reports of tanks advancing and heavy fire. “This morning, many families who had left in the previous two weeks to go to their homes in Abasan (a district in eastern Khan Yunis) returned here. People were terrified,” said Ahmed Rezik, 42, who has taken refuge in a school in the western part of Khan Yunis.
Airstrikes and Casualties in Rafah and Nuseirat
Elsewhere in the Gaza Strip, there have been new airstrikes in Rafah, the last refuge where more than half of the Palestinian enclave’s residents have gathered. Doctors performed an emergency caesarean section to save an infant whose mother was killed in the shelling.
In Nuseirat, central Gaza, officials reported that the shelling damaged solar panels that the local hospital relies on for electricity. The hospital is now struggling to provide medical care to the injured and affected civilians.
International Condemnation and Humanitarian Crisis
The ongoing conflict in the Gaza Strip has led to widespread international condemnation and a humanitarian crisis. The United Nations and other humanitarian organizations have called for an immediate ceasefire and for both sides to respect international humanitarian law.
The Gaza Strip, which has been under siege for over a decade, is facing a severe humanitarian crisis, with thousands of civilians displaced, injured, or killed. The international community must come together to address this crisis and work towards a peaceful resolution to the conflict.
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