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Israel hits Gaza with wave of attacks on first day of Eid, as 42 killed
Activists in Israel march to demand an end to Israeli attacks on Gaza, the release of captives, and an end to the starvation of civilians [Tsafrir Abayov/Anadolu Agency]
Israeli air attacks hit buildings in neighbourhoods across southern Beirut on Thursday following a forced evacuation order for residents to leave their homes on the eve of the Muslim Eid al-Adha holiday.
The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation has again shut all of its aid distribution points in the Strip, telling starving Palestinians to stay away “for their safety”. Earlier this week, the GHF ceased operations for more than a day after hundreds of aid seekers were killed and wounded by the Israeli military.
Eid is supposed to be a time of joy and celebration, but for Palestinians observing their second Eid al-Adha in war-ravaged Gaza, there’s little to smile about.
“This is the hardest Eid we’ve ever witnessed. People are facing unimaginable economic and humanitarian suffering,” Ibrahim Ahmed, a Gaza resident, told Al Jazeera.
“In past Eids, we prayed in this mosque surrounded by peace and joy. Today, the mosque is in ruins and we’re praying in the rubble.”
One boy, Saeed Nassar, said the circumstances this Eid al-Adha were “heartbreaking”.
“We couldn’t buy clothes, sweets, or an animal to sacrifice. We’re surrounded by total destruction,” he said. “This Eid doesn’t feel special like the ones we’re used to.”
Journalist and Khan Younis resident Ahmad al-Najjar has told Al Jazeera that the closure of aid distribution points operated by the controversial Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF) has little negative impact for Palestinian residents on the ground.
“It’s comical to say these distribution centres are closed today, as if they had been making a major difference,” al-Najjar said. “These distribution centres have killed more people than they helped.”
Hundreds of aid seekers were killed or wounded by Israeli fire before the centres were closed earlier in the week. The journalist said one of his former neighbours was shot in the arm at a GHF distribution point.
“He said he had no other choice but to go there and risk his life because he had to feed his children,” al-Najjar said.
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