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Gaza War Erases Entire Palestinian Families

Israeli airstrikes have killed hundreds from the same bloodlines, with no military targets in sight.

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Photos provided by Youssef Salem shows relatives he has lost from Israeli strikes during the Gaza war. Top row from left, Mohamed Salem with his daughter, Amal; his wife, Fidaa; his daughter Sara, and Ibrahim Salem. Second row from left, the daughter of Um Ahmed Salem, Mohamed Hani Salem, Um Hani Salem and Ismail Salem. Third row from left, Adel Salem, Um Ahmed Salem, Ismail Salem, Munir, Nour and Mohamed Salem. Photo: Youssef Salem via AP
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Overview

  • An AP investigation found that over 60 Palestinian families lost 25 or more members each from October to December.
  • Many families have been wiped out across generations, with nearly 1,900 families suffering multiple deaths by January.
  • The Salem family alone lost 270 members, while the Doghmush and Abu Naja families lost over 100 members each.
  • Strikes often hit residential buildings and shelters without warning, raising legal and ethical concerns.
  • International courts are examining whether these actions constitute war crimes or genocide.