Key facts
- Gazans are flocking to the Mediterranean coast to bathe and wash clothes due to extreme heat.
- The Mediterranean Sea in Gaza is heavily polluted with sewage and waste.
- A 16-year-old girl, Raghad Hassan Ashour, was killed in an Israeli strike in Gaza City.
- The girl was reportedly on her way to a high school exam.
- Relatives identified the victim.
- The Israeli military stated it targeted a Hamas militant.
- The military acknowledged a claim of civilian harm.
Residents of Gaza are seeking refuge from extreme heat by heading to the Mediterranean coast to bathe and wash clothes, as fresh water is scarce. The sea is heavily polluted with sewage and waste, presenting a dire situation where it is the only available option for many. Amidst this hardship, a 16-year-old girl named Raghad Hassan Ashour was killed in an Israeli strike in Gaza City. Relatives stated that she was on her way to a high school exam when the strike occurred. The Israeli military reported that it targeted a Hamas militant and acknowledged a claim of civilian harm in the incident.