The Gaza Civil Defense confirmed that US-made destructive bombs were used in the bombing of the residential block.
Al-Bureij Massacre Update: Israeli forces committed a heinous massacre in the Al-Bureij camp in the central Gaza Strip. The strike targeted a densely populated residential area, resulting in numerous casualties and missing individuals, as reported by Palestinian media.
The Civil Defense in Gaza estimated that over 50 people were inside the homes targeted by Israeli forces east of Al-Bureij camp. They confirmed the use of US-made destructive bombs in the attack.
The Civil Defense urgently appealed to the Red Cross for assistance in rescuing those trapped under the rubble, highlighting the challenges faced in saving the victims.
AL-MAYADEEN: More than 50 people were targeted in the Israeli bombing of inhabited homes in Al-Bureij camp, with most still trapped under the rubble.
📹A Palestinian cries out near the dead body of a child trapped among the rubble of a bombed home… pic.twitter.com/IDWDnPSSi9
— The Palestine Chronicle (@PalestineChron) September 17, 2024
The report also mentioned entire families being wiped out, with victims still buried under debris. Civil Defense teams were attacked by Israeli aircraft, resulting in injuries and their retreat.
Lebanese news network Al-Mayadeen reported additional Israeli shelling on homes in the northern part of Al-Bureij camp, complicating rescue efforts.
US Complicity
The Palestinian Mujahideen Movement condemned the massacres, blaming the US government for its support of Israel. They called for intensified resistance against the occupation.
The ongoing genocide in Gaza has resulted in a significant number of casualties, with international condemnation mounting against Israel for its brutal offensive.