Gaza Becomes a Death Trap for Children as Israeli Strikes Intensify

About 40% of those killed so far have been under 18. ‘This is the worst we’ve seen.’Palestinians rush children to a hospital in the city of Deir al Balah, central Gaza, following Israeli bombardment.

Abdullah Abu Nada was working in his laboratory at Gaza City’s biggest hospital last month when his friend came in with chilling news: The house where his wife and four children were sheltering had been hit by an Israeli airstrike.

As survivors of the attack began arriving at the emergency room, Abu Nada, a chemist, rushed through the chaotic halls, searching for his family. One small boy had been pulled from the rubble, but when soot was rubbed from the child’s face, it was clear it wasn’t Abu Nada’s youngest son.