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Indian Express
2 days ago
- Health
- Indian Express
Gaza doctor who lost his 9 children in Israeli airstrike dies
Gazan media outlets reported on Sunday (Jun 1) that Dr. Hamdi al-Najjar, a physician in Gaza's Khan Younis, has died of wounds sustained in an Israeli airstrike last week that killed nine of his ten children. According to The Times of Israel, Najjar's death was reported overnight. A widely circulated photo from a few days earlier showed him standing next to his only surviving child, 11-year-old Adam, without visible injuries, though the cause and timeline of his fatal condition remain unclear. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) responded to the incident, stating: An aircraft targeted several suspects identified by IDF forces operating in a structure near their position in the Khan Younis area. Khan Younis is a dangerous combat zone that was cleared of civilians by the IDF for their protection prior to the start of operations. Claims of harm to non-combatants are under review. As reported by The Guardian, in the early hours of Friday last week, Dr. Alaa al-Najjar, a 35-year-old paediatrician at the Nasser Medical Complex and Hamdi's wife, said goodbye to her ten children before leaving for work. Her youngest, six-month-old Sayden, was still asleep. With airstrikes occurring dangerously close to their home in Khan Younis, she worried daily about leaving them behind—but her medical duty to treat wounded infants left her no choice. A few hours later, seven of her children's charred bodies arrived at the same hospital where she worked. Two others, including Sayden, were still trapped under the rubble. Only one child, Adam, survived the strike along with their father, Hamdi. Hamdi's brother, Ali al-Najjar, rushed to the site after hearing the house had been bombed. I found my nephew Adam lying on the road under the rubble… covered in soot, his clothes torn, but his soul was still inside him. My brother was on the other side, bleeding from his head and chest, with his arm cut off. He was still breathing with difficulty. Alaa arrived at the scene just as her daughter Revan's body was being retrieved. Her body was completely burnt… nothing remained of her skin or flesh. Too disfigured to be identified by appearance, the children were recognised individually at the hospital morgue, according to sources at the Nasser Hospital. Their names were Yahya, Rakan, Ruslan, Jubran, Eve, Revan, Sayden, Luqman, and Sidra. Despite the overwhelming loss, Alaa went directly to check on her surviving son and husband after the burial. Hamdi had suffered severe brain damage and chest fractures. Adam's condition was described as moderate to severe. The Gaza Health Ministry reports that nearly 54,000 Palestinians have been killed since the war began, including more than 16,500 children. (With inputs from The Times of Israel and The Guardian)
Time of India
2 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
'He is a Sinwar too': Israel military claims Hamas chief killed in May 13 strike
Smoke rises in the sky following an Israeli airstrike in Gaza City. (AP) An Israeli airstrike killed senior Hamas figure Muhammad Sinwar earlier this month while he was in a tunnel under a hospital in the southern Gaza Strip, The Times of Israel reported, citing Israeli defense officials' statement on Saturday. The confirmation came three days after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu made a similar statement. In a joint announcement, the Israel Defense Forces and the Shin Bet security agency said the May 13 strike on the grounds of the European Hospital in Khan Younis killed Sinwar, along with Muhammad Shabana, commander of Hamas's Rafah Brigade, and Mahdi Quara, commander of the South Khan Younis Battalion. "The terrorists were eliminated while operating in an underground command and control center under the European Hospital in Khan Younis, deliberately endangering the civilian population in and around the hospital," the joint statement said, as cited by The Times of Israel. Earlier in May, the Wall Street Journal reported, citing Hamas and Arab officials, that the meeting between Hamas leaders was held to talk about their position on ceasefire negotiations and a hostage deal, among other topics. After learning of the gathering, the Israeli Air Force began preparing for a strike, The Times of Israel's report said. Senior officers believed it might be canceled over concerns that hostages could be nearby, as Sinwar was known to keep them close. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Windows Users Don't Forget To Do This Before Saturday Read More Undo But once intelligence showed that no hostages were near the commanders, the Israeli air force was given approval to carry out the attack. Jets were launched, and the strike was executed. Who was Muhammad Sinwar? Muhammad Sinwar, a senior military figure in Hamas, was the younger brother of former Hamas leader in Gaza, Yahya Sinwar. He had been on Israel's most wanted list for several months. Israeli officials said Sinwar had resisted efforts to negotiate a hostage deal and had blocked progress toward a ceasefire. After the death of Muhammad Deif, Hamas's top military commander, in July 2024, Sinwar took over the group's military operations. Yahya Sinwar had been made the overall Hamas leader after Israel killed Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran in the same month. When Yahya Sinwar was killed in combat in October 2024, Muhammad Sinwar became the leader of Hamas in the Gaza Strip.
Roya News
3 days ago
- Politics
- Roya News
'Israel' to block Saudi-led delegation's planned visit to West Bank: Hebrew media
'Israel' has decided to prevent a delegation of Middle Eastern foreign ministers, headed by Saudi Arabia's top diplomat, from entering the West Bank, a senior 'Israeli' official told 'The Times of Israel' on Friday. The group, which includes foreign ministers from Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar, Turkey, Egypt, and Jordan, was set to meet Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas in Ramallah this Sunday. The visit would have marked the first time a Saudi foreign minister visited the West Bank since 'Israel' occupied the territory in 1967. 'Israeli' authorities said the Palestinian Authority intended to leverage the visit to advance the cause of establishing a Palestinian state. The official emphasized that 'Israel' will not support any actions perceived as threatening its national security, warning that such a state could become 'a terrorist state in the heart of the Land of Israel.' Though the ministers were not scheduled to enter the occupied Palestinian territories, 'Israel' controls West Bank border access, and its approval was required for the delegation's arrival, expected via helicopters from Jordan, according to 'the Times of Israel'. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government reportedly finalized the decision to block the visit during a high-level ministerial meeting on Thursday. The planned visit had backing from Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and was seen as an important show of support for the Palestinian Authority amid ongoing regional turmoil. The 'Israeli' official pointed to the Palestinian Authority's failure to explicitly condemn Hamas for the events of October 7. While the PA has condemned violence against civilians broadly, it has not formally condemned Hamas. More recently, Abbas has urged Hamas to release captives and relinquish control over Gaza. The Palestinian ambassador to Saudi Arabia, Mazen Ghoneim, described the anticipated visit as sending 'a clear message that the Palestinian cause remains central for Arabs and Muslims,' especially as the Gaza conflict nears its 20th month. In the coming month, Saudi Arabia and France will co-host an international conference at the United Nations aimed at reviving efforts for a two-state solution. Riyadh is hopeful other countries will follow its lead in recognizing a Palestinian state. 'Israel' has responded by advancing settlement projects in the West Bank, stating they are necessary to counter these diplomatic efforts.
Hindustan Times
3 days ago
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Israel's West Bank Visit Ban Triggers Saudi Arabia? Riyadh Takes Bold Decision
Israel has reportedly decided to block a delegation of Saudi-led Middle Eastern foreign ministers from making a visit to the occupied West Bank. The foreign ministers from Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, Turkey, Egypt, and Jordan were slated to meet with Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas in Ramallah on Sunday. According to The Times of Israel, citing a senior Israeli official, the Palestinian Authority was planning to use the delegation's visit to 'promote the establishment of a Palestinian state.' Watch this video to know more.
Middle East Eye
3 days ago
- Politics
- Middle East Eye
Israel will block Saudi foreign minister's visit to occupied West Bank: Report
Israel in an escalation has decided to block a delegation of Middle Eastern foreign ministers led by Saudi Arabia's top diplomat to the occupied West Bank on Sunday, a senior Israeli official told to The Times of Israel. The foreign ministers from Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Egypt, Jordan, Qatar and Turkey were slated to meet with Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas in Ramallah on Sunday. The visit would have been the most high level to the territory since Israel conquered the West Bank from Jordan in 1967.
