Al-Mawasi strike death toll expected to rise: AJE correspondent

Source: Aljazeera English December 4, 2024

This report from Hany Mahmud provides a harrowing account of the aftermath of a recent bombing in Deir al-Balah, central Gaza.

According to civil defense and medical sources, the attack caused devastating destruction, leaving bodies unrecognizable-some torn into pieces and others burned beyond recognition. Emergency responders described the horror of collecting remains scattered across the site.

The bombing, reportedly carried out by a drone and a fighter jet, struck a tented evacuation zone, where many displaced families were sheltering. The blast caused severe burns to survivors and destroyed the makeshift shelters.

The violence has sparked frustration and despair among residents, who feel there are no safe zones in Gaza, as attacks have repeatedly targeted evacuation areas. This tragic cycle has left civilians in a constant state of danger and grief.