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Jun 07, 2026
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Eid Celebration on Gaza Rooftop Turns Into Horror Amid Ongoing Airstrikes

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On Eid al-Adha, a family gathering on a Gaza City rooftop was shattered by an Israeli missile, killing seven people and injuring dozens. The incident highlights the relentless danger civilians face despite a declared ceasefire and ongoing displacement.

Tragic Turn of an Eid Celebration on a Gaza Rooftop

On the first day of Eid al-Adha, Widad Al-Husari, 31, sat with her husband, children and extended family on a rooftop in Gaza City, trying to create a sense of holiday spirit amid war. An explosion ripped through the evening, turning a moment of celebration into a scene the family described as a "horror movie."

Airstrike That Crushed the Rooftop Gathering

A missile penetrated the building, creating a hole through which Widad and her three‑year‑old son Rafiq fell. They hung from metal rods while a fire ignited beneath them. Family members eventually pulled them to safety, but the blast also killed and maimed others in the tent and surrounding rooms.

Casualties and Injuries Reported

  • 7 people killed, including 2 children and 2 women
  • 18 injured, among them 4‑year‑old niece Sara al‑Khalout (seriously injured) and 11‑year‑old Sham (leg amputated)
  • Additional victims: 12‑year‑old granddaughter Sidra killed, 11‑year‑old granddaughter Sham injured

Humanitarian Implications Amid a Fragile Ceasefire

Although a ceasefire has been in effect since October 2025, the Palestinian Centre for Human Rights reports 930 Palestinians killed and more than 2,800 injured by continued Israeli attacks. Families like the Khroub’s in Shati refugee camp receive forced evacuation orders minutes before their homes are bombed, leaving them with only the clothes on their backs.

The relentless targeting of residential blocks violates international humanitarian law and creates an environment “incompatible with human existence or dignity,” according to the centre.

Prospects for Civilian Protection in Gaza

Survivors describe a reality where “no safe place” exists, and the threat of sudden airstrikes persists despite diplomatic statements of a ceasefire. Without a robust enforcement mechanism or an end to the bombardment of civilian structures, the humanitarian crisis is likely to deepen, prolonging displacement and trauma for Gaza’s civilian population.