What happened to 9-year-old Ramas during the Israeli airstrike in Gaza?
Nine-year-old Ramas survived an Israeli airstrike that targeted her home in Al Zaytun neighborhood in southern Gaza, killing her parents, sister, and two brothers. She suffered burns and injuries from the first missile, while the second missile claimed the lives of all her family members. Remarkably, Ramas survived six days unconscious under debris following the attack. Ramas was found alive after the devastating strike that left her as the only survivor from her immediate family. Her aunt is now her only remaining relative. This heartbreaking story represents just one of thousands of children orphaned by the ongoing conflict in Gaza, highlighting the severe human toll of the violence.
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Ramas's Tragic Story: Surviving the Airstrike
Al Jazeera English·8 months ago