Hamdi al-Najjar, a Gazan doctor, succumbed to injuries sustained in an Israeli strike that killed nine of his children. The strike targeted his Khan Yunis home, leaving only his wife, Alaa, and one son, Adam, alive. Both Hamdi and Adam suffered life-threatening injuries. Colleagues confirmed the family had no Hamas ties. The IDF stated the strike targeted suspects in a combat zone, while humanitarian groups criticized insufficient evacuation warnings. The incident highlights the ongoing conflict's devastating impact on civilians.

Prepared by Rachel Morgan and reviewed by editorial team.