At least 4 people, including 3 children, died on Tuesday 1 September in the Israeli Gaza Strip shelling, and more than 20 were injured, reported Palestinian medical services. The attacks affected the Al-Katiba area west of the city of Gaza and Deir al-Balah. The balance sheet requires independent verification.
Attacks in Al-Katiba and Deir al-Balah
On Tuesday morning, Israeli drones attacked the Al-Katiba area west of the city of Gaza. According to Al Jazeera, citing a medical origin at Al-Shifa Hospital, at least 3 people died there, including 2 children, and 8 were injured. A separate attack at Deir al-Balah took the girl's life. Information about her death was provided by the Al-Aks Martyrs' Hospital.
The Anadol agency material provided by Reuters Connect gives a full balance sheet of at least 4 dead and over 20 wounded. According to this account, more than 16 strokes were carried out in Al-Katiba in little than half an hour. Rescuers had difficulty reaching the site due to ongoing fire. Reuters Connect points out that it did not verify or approve Anadol material.
The position of the Israeli Army
The Israeli Army reported to Al Jazeera that it hit respective targets in the Gaza Strip to remove threats to its forces. This Communication does not supply a detailed mention to the death of children. Available coverage of the number of victims comes from Palestinian medical institutions and journalists working on the site.
Al-Katiba is simply a densely populated area where displaced Palestinians reside. There are besides medical facilities, colleges and shops. Each fire on specified a area carries a direct hazard to civilians, regardless of the military mark declared.
Children bear the burden of violence
This attack followed further reports of the deaths of the youngest people in the Gaza Strip. The United Nations stated September 1that 4 children aged 2 to 16 were killed in separate strokes during the week. On the same day, 5 children were to endure severe injuries from fire or shrapnel.
The situation of civilians remains dramatic, and damaged wellness strategy in Gaza has limited opportunities to rescue the injured. The wider image besides gives balance of ruins and fragile truce, which did not supply the population with sustainable security.
Civil protection must be real.
The death of children requires seriousness, full explanation of circumstances and independent determination of responsibility. The right to defence does not abolish the work to defend civilians. For Poland, the credibility of this rule is besides at stake in global politics: the safety of innocent people cannot depend on which side they are on.
Source: Bankier.pl, Al Jazeera, Reuters Connect / Anadol
Source: Bankier.pl
