Funerals after Khan Younis homes hit where Palestinians were sheltering

(19 Oct 2023) RESTRICTION SUMMARY: ASSOCIATED PRESS Khan Younis, Gaza Strip - 19 October 2023 1. Various of women weeping over covered bodies of loved ones outside Nasser Hospital morgue 2. Various of covered bodies on ground being prepared for prayers 3. Various of prayers 4. SOUNDBITE (Arabic) Omar al-Qedrah, mourner: “They are the families of my aunt and my uncle. We were sleeping, and suddenly around 7:30 AM, we heard a strike on the street. We ran and found al-Seigaly street bombed and filled with dust. All the houses around (his relatives’ house) were destroyed, and people were pulling bodies out. We entered the house (of the relatives). The families of my aunt and uncle were gathered in one room. We began removing the rubble and pulling out the martyrs, may they rest in peace, and the injured ones. I hope the rest are okay.“ 5. Al-Qedrah crying next to bodies of loved ones 6. SOUNDBITE (Arabic) Omar al-Qedrah, mourner: “We pulled o