Good Friday turns tragic as Israeli strikes kill 58 in Gaza
As Christians around the globe observed Good Friday with solemn rituals and remembrance, tragedy struck Gaza, where Israeli air raids took the lives of at least 58 Palestinians in a single day. The deadliest assaults occurred in Gaza City and the northern region, though bombings were reported across the entire Strip- from Khan Younis to Rafah — according to medical personnel.
The devastating attack on Gaza, which is home to over two million Palestinians, has left the international community in shock and outrage. The Israeli military claimed that the airstrikes were in response to rocket fire from Gaza, which had targeted southern Israel. However, the sheer scale of the destruction and loss of life has sparked widespread condemnation of the Israeli action.
As the world mourned the loss of innocent lives, medical personnel in Gaza struggled to cope with the sheer number of wounded and the severe lack of resources. “We are overwhelmed,” said Dr. Ashraf Al-Kidra, the head of the Gaza Health Ministry. “The hospitals are filled to capacity, and we are doing our best to treat the wounded, but it’s a challenging situation.”
The attack on Gaza occurred on the holiest day in the Christian calendar, Good Friday, which commemorates the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. For many Christians, the day is a time for reflection, prayer, and quiet contemplation. However, for the people of Gaza, Good Friday became a day of unimaginable tragedy and suffering.
The Israeli military launched a series of airstrikes across Gaza, targeting residential areas, mosques, and other civilian infrastructure. The attacks were relentless, with bombs falling relentlessly throughout the day, causing widespread destruction and chaos.
The city of Gaza, which is home to over 500,000 Palestinians, was particularly hard hit. The city’s main hospital, Al-Shifa, was overwhelmed with the wounded, with medical personnel working tirelessly to treat the injured. “We have seen many cases of severe injury, including some with critical wounds,” said Dr. Khaled Al-Sharif, a surgeon at Al-Shifa. “We are doing our best to treat the wounded, but it’s a challenging situation.”
In the northern region of Gaza, the town of Beit Hanoun was also heavily damaged. The town’s main mosque, which was packed with worshippers for Good Friday prayers, was hit by a Israeli bomb, causing widespread destruction and loss of life.
The town’s residents were left to pick up the pieces, with many families left homeless and without access to basic necessities such as food and water. “We were in the mosque when the bomb hit,” said Fatima Abu Saleh, a resident of Beit Hanoun. “I saw people being pulled from the rubble, but many didn’t make it. It was a horrific scene.”
The attack on Gaza on Good Friday has sparked widespread outrage and condemnation around the world. The United Nations has called for an immediate ceasefire and has urged both Israel and Hamas to work towards a peaceful resolution to the conflict.
The international community has also condemned the Israeli action, with many countries calling for an end to the violence. “The attack on Gaza is a grave violation of international law and a serious breach of human rights,” said a spokesperson for the European Union. “We urge Israel to immediately cease its military action and to work towards a peaceful resolution to the conflict.”
As the world mourns the loss of innocent lives in Gaza, it is clear that the conflict between Israel and Hamas is far from over. However, it is imperative that both sides work towards a peaceful resolution, and that the international community continues to pressure them to do so.
In the meantime, the people of Gaza are left to pick up the pieces and to mourn the loss of their loved ones. As one resident of Gaza put it, “Good Friday was meant to be a day of hope and renewal, but for us, it was a day of tragedy and loss. We can only hope that one day, we will be able to live in peace and security, free from the fear of war and violence.”
Source:
https://newskarnataka.com/world/faith-flickers-in-gaza-as-bombs-fall-on-good-friday/20042025/
