Israeli Strike in Gaza Kills Christian Mother and Daughter Among Five Palestinians

Four women and two Christians were among five Palestinians killed in an Israeli airstrike on a residential apartment in western Gaza City. The attack occurred overnight, striking the ground floor of the Al-Asala Building while residents were asleep. The Greek Orthodox Church in Gaza has mourned the loss of Maisa Dawoud and her daughter, Mary, who were killed in the strike. The incident has drawn attention to the ongoing conflict and its impact on civilian lives.

Medical sources confirmed that five Palestinians were killed in the Israeli strike targeting the ground floor of the Al-Asala Building, west of Gaza City at about 1:28 a.m. local time. The attack caused heavy damage to the targeted structure and surrounding area, with fires continuing to burn for at least an hour before being extinguished by Palestinian Civil Defense crews. The Israeli military reportedly used two explosive drones in the strike.

The funeral rites for Maisa Dawoud and her daughter Maria began at dawn, as mourners gathered to bid farewell to the victims. The strike, which targeted the overcrowded Remal neighborhood, came without prior warning, highlighting the dangers faced by civilians in the region. The attack has intensified calls for accountability and adherence to international humanitarian law.

The Israeli military has continued to violate the US-backed ceasefire agreement that took effect on October 10, 2025, through daily attacks and killings. According to the Gaza Government Media Office, Israel has violated the ceasefire at least 5,147 times since its implementation. The ongoing conflict has also seen the expansion of areas under Israeli occupation and the restriction of essential humanitarian aid into the Gaza Strip.

The humanitarian situation in Gaza remains dire, with civilians bearing the brunt of the violence. The attack on the Al-Asala Building underscores the urgent need for peace and the protection of innocent lives. As the conflict continues, the international community is urged to uphold the principles of justice, mercy, and care for the vulnerable, reflecting the biblical call to love our neighbors as ourselves.

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