Gaza family mourns Christian mother and daughter

A Gaza family is grieving the loss of Christian mother and daughter, Mary Abu Dawud and Maysaa, who were among five Palestinians killed in an attack on the al-Asala residential building. The strikes occurred around 1:30 am, according to Palestinian authorities and church representatives.

Maysaa's 14-year-old son, Fuad, recounted his mother's tragic death, stating that she was thrown against the wall by the explosion force and his grandmother was engulfed in flames after the missile hit the house. Fuad expressed his heartache, saying, "Today, I lost the most precious person in my life. There are no words to describe my feelings."

The family's funerals were held at St Porphyrius, where Gaza's Christian community joined Muslim friends and relatives to mourn the loss of the young mother and daughter. Fuad, who returned to the building where his family lived, emphasized the loss's personal nature, as his mother's mug remained among the few possessions he found. He said, "I came back to see the house where they were living. I saw the mug my mother loved."

Fuad expressed deep concerns about the ongoing Israeli occupation, stating, "The Israeli occupation does not distinguish between Christians and Muslims. We are all at risk of being killed in Gaza." He added, "I don’t know if I will still be alive after this interview."