Many Palestinians in Gaza who heeded the Israeli military’s warning last week to head south thought they were fleeing to a safer place. But they watched as dozens of people like them were killed by Israeli airstrikes raining down on residential buildings and United Nations shelters outside the evacuation zone.
FILE - Palestinians look for survivors after Israeli airstrikes in Gaza City, Gaza Strip, Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2023. Many Palestinians in Gaza who heeded the Israeli military’s warnings last week advising them to head south thought they were fleeing to a safer place. But they watched as dozens of people like them met the same grim fate they were running from: killed by Israeli airstrikes raining down on residential towers and United Nations shelters, outside the evacuation zone.
“The pain is too great,” said Khodari’s brother, Ehab, his voice trembling over the phone. “I will not be able to speak of this for many days.” There was one factor that determined who lived and who died, said Khodari’s cousin, Sami Khodari. When they heard explosions nearby, the family ran in opposite directions in the house to seek shelter. Khodari grabbed two of his children and went right. The strike hit that side of the house.
The Israeli army did not immediately respond to requests for comment. Over the course of the Israeli bombardment, following anthat killed 1,400 Israelis on Oct. 7, the military has said its airstrikes are aimed at Hamas militants or infrastructure and do not target civilians.
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