’Bridge of life’: Gaza mourns paramedics killed in Israel strike

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Israeli forces killed at least three paramedics, a journalist, and dozens of others on Monday evening in a wave of attacks across Gaza, according to multiple reports.

The paramedics were killed while attempting to rescue wounded civilians in the al-Mahata area of the Tuffah neighbourhood, east of Gaza City, the Palestinian news agency Wafa reported.

The journalist, identified as Moamen Abu al-Auf, was with the paramedics at the time of the strike.

Al-Sharif said the paramedics had just transported victims from the Sheikh Radwan neighbourhood and were returning to continue their work when a warplane struck the crowded area, killing them.

Social media users shared images of the paramedics during past rescue missions, carrying children from the rubble, and praised their courage.

"These are paramedic heroes who were martyred while fulfilling their humanitarian duty. The criminal Israeli occupation spares no one -killing medics, children, women, and every soul that breathes," one X user said.

Israeli warplanes also bombed tents sheltering displaced people in al-Katiba Square in Gaza City, killing several more. Reports say at least 65 Palestinians have been killed in Israeli attacks since Monday morning, including children.

Last month, Medical Aid for Palestinians reported that at least 1,400 health workers have been killed in Israeli attacks since October 7. Paramedics have been repeatedly targeted throughout the war.

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