Background
On May 15, 2021, an Israeli airstrike destroyed a residential building in the Gaza Strip, killing at least 42 people, including 10 children. The strike was part of a larger Israeli offensive against Hamas, the militant group that controls Gaza.
The Aftermath
Video footage of the aftermath of the strike shows a scene of devastation. The building has been completely destroyed, and the surrounding area is littered with rubble. Rescuers are working to clear the wreckage and search for survivors.
The victims of the strike were mostly civilians, including women and children. Many of them were sleeping in their beds when the building was hit.
Eyewitness Accounts
Eyewitnesses to the strike have described the horror of what they saw. One woman said that she saw people being pulled out of the rubble, covered in blood. Another witness said that he heard children screaming for their parents.
International Reaction
The international community has condemned the Israeli airstrike. The United Nations has called for an independent investigation into the incident. The United States has expressed its concern about the civilian casualties.
Questions Remain
There are still many unanswered questions about the Israeli airstrike on the residential building in Gaza. Why was the building targeted? How many people were killed? What was the justification for the strike?
These questions must be answered in order to ensure that such a tragedy does not happen again.
Call for Action
We urge the international community to take action to prevent further civilian casualties in Gaza. We call for an immediate ceasefire and the establishment of a humanitarian corridor to allow aid workers to reach the people in need.
Kind regards
E. Thompson
