DEIR AL BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP).— A Palestinian paramedic was horrified when the bloody sheet was lifted from the body he was carrying: the body on the stretcher was that of his mother, killed in an Israeli air strike yesterday in the central part of the Gaza Strip.
“Oh God, I swear it’s my mother! “I didn’t know it was her!”Abed Bardini shouted as he burst into tears over the corpse, taking his head in his arms.
The other Red Crescent paramedics tried to console him.
Unknowingly, Bardini had been sitting in the ambulance next to the body of his mother, Samira, which was wrapped in a white sheet stained with blood as the vehicle bumped along two kilometers of destroyed roads towards the Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital in Deir al Balah.
Three people killed and 10 more injured in Israeli attack against a car in the Maghazi refugee camp, according to Palestinian health authorities and AP journalists.
“Oh God, it’s my mother,” Gaza paramedic discovers what his mother is carrying
Hospital officials said that two of the dead were men who were aboard the vehicle, and that The explosion also claimed the life of Samira Bardini, 61 years old. which was near the place.
Abed Bardini was aboard one of two ambulances that were sent to the scene.
Back at the hospital, he unloaded the stretcher with all professionalismsquinting in the afternoon sun as he pushed the body across the hospital courtyard.
Inside, medical staff removed the blanket to check his vital signs, it was then that Bardini lost all strength.
Shortly after, Without more tears, he sat in the morgue next to Samira’s body with his head in his hands, comforted by his Red Crescent colleagues. They held a funeral prayer in the parking lot and later Bardini himself helped carry the body in an ambulance for burial.
An Israeli army spokesman did not immediately comment on the attack.
Israel says it carries out precision strikes in Gaza against Palestinian militants and tries to avoid civilians. However, there are often women and children among the victims.
Hamas-led militants killed about 1,200 people and took about 250 hostage during their Oct. 7, 2023, raid on Israel that sparked the war.
The Israel’s response in Gaza has claimed the lives of more than 43,000 Palestinians, according to local health authorities, whose count does not distinguish between combatants and civilians, but assures that more than half were women and children.
The Gaza Ministry of Health reported yesterday that 102 deaths were recorded in the last 24 hours.
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**Interview with Dr. Hana Al-Masri, Humanitarian Aid Worker in Gaza**
**Editor:** Thank you for joining us today, Dr. Al-Masri. The recent tragedy involving paramedic Abed Bardini discovering that he was carrying his own mother, Samira, after an Israeli airstrike has shocked many. Can you share your thoughts on this heartbreaking incident?
**Dr. Al-Masri:** Thank you for having me. This incident highlights the profound human cost of the conflict. For a paramedic, whose job is to save lives, to find himself in such a devastating situation is unimaginable. It underscores the chaos and the trauma that those in Gaza are experiencing daily.
**Editor:** Absolutely. The report mentions that three people were killed and many more injured in the airstrike in the Maghazi refugee camp. What can you tell us about the conditions in that area?
**Dr. Al-Masri:** The Maghazi refugee camp has been severely impacted by the ongoing violence. The infrastructure is crumbling, and medical facilities are overwhelmed. With continuous airstrikes and limited resources, families are living in constant fear and uncertainty. Events like this resonate deeply within the community, amplifying grief and despair.
**Editor:** It’s unimaginable what they must be going through. What support exists for families who are affected by such tragedies?
**Dr. Al-Masri:** Several NGOs and humanitarian organizations are trying to provide psychological support to those affected, especially children and families who have lost loved ones. However, the scale of need often exceeds the available resources. It’s a dire situation that requires urgent international attention.
**Editor:** With the ongoing violence and conflict, what can the international community do to help those caught in the crossfire?
**Dr. Al-Masri:** It’s crucial for the international community to advocate for an immediate ceasefire and engage in dialogue to address the root causes of the conflict. Furthermore, increased humanitarian aid and support for rebuilding efforts are essential to ensure the survival and dignity of those in Gaza.
**Editor:** Thank you, Dr. Al-Masri. Your insights are invaluable during such a challenging time. We hope for peace and healing for all affected.
**Dr. Al-Masri:** Thank you for covering this important issue.
