In a tragic incident this Saturday, two Palestinian brothers aged eight and ten were killed by an Israeli drone strike in Bani Suheila, east of Khan Younis in southern Gaza 💔.
Family members say Fadi and Jumaa Tamer Abu Assi were collecting firewood early in the morning when the strike hit around 8:30 a.m. Mahmud Bassal, spokesman for Gaza's civil defense agency under Hamas authority, confirmed the boys' identities.
Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis received the children's bodies and held their funerals later that afternoon. The strike occurred near the 'Yellow Line', a boundary of yellow concrete blocks marking the limit where Israeli forces agreed to withdraw after the US-brokered ceasefire came into effect on October 10, 2025.
Despite the truce, there have been multiple deadly incidents along this line in the past seven weeks, with both sides reporting suspicious activities. Israel's military said it had identified 'two suspects posing an immediate threat' in the area.
Local residents describe the ceasefire as fragile, with many civilians still living amid daily uncertainties. Gathering firewood and other simple tasks carry real risks in this tense environment.
This heartbreaking event underscores the human cost of conflict and the urgent need for all parties to protect civilians and uphold the terms of the ceasefire.
As the region continues to navigate stops and starts in the truce, stories like those of Fadi and Jumaa remind us of the lives behind the headlines. 🕯️
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
