Mourners attend funerals of dozens killed in strikes on Deir Al Balah, in central Gaza

(11 Jan 2024) RESTRICTION SUMMARY: ASSOCIATED PRESS Deir al-Balah, Gaza Strip - 11 January 2024 1. Various of people praying around the bodies wrapped in white clothes at the exterior area of the Al Aqsa hospital 2. Various of people carrying the bodies to the cemetery 3. Various of people praying next to the bodies 4. Various of people putting the bodies of children and adults wrapped in white sheets on the back of a vehicle 5. Various of man crying next to a body 6. Various of men praying near the bodies 7. Various of people putting the bodies in a donkey cart and leaving STORYLINE: People mourned the dozens of people killed in strikes in the last 24 hours in Central Gaza, while in The Hague the United Nations’ top court begun hearings on South Africa’s allegation that Israel’s war with Hamas amounts to genocide against Palestinians. Israel strongly denies the claim. Although the case is likely to take years to resolve, South Africa is asking the International Court of Justice to order an immediate suspension of Israel’s military offensive in the Gaza Strip. In Deir Al Balah, at least 40 bodies arrived at the Al Aqsa hostpial , including those killed in a strike that hit a building very close to the health unit on Wednesday. The bodies of children and adults wrapped in white sheets, were taken to the cemetery in donkey carts and cars. Israeli military operations in Gaza have lately focused on the southern city of Khan Younis and urban refugee camps in the territory’s center. Hundreds of people have been killed in recent days in strikes across the territory, including in areas of the far south where Israel told people to seek refuge. The October 7 Hamas attack from Gaza into southern Israel that triggered the war killed around 1,200 people and saw some 250 others taken hostage by militants. Israel’s air, ground and sea assault in Gaza has killed more than 23,000 people, 70% of them women and children, according to the Health Ministry in the Hamas-ruled territory. The count does not differentiate between civilians and combatants. AP video shot by Abdal Kareem Hana =========================================================== Clients are reminded to adhere to all listed restrictions and to check the terms of their licence agreements. For further assistance, please contact the AP Archive on: Tel 44(0)2074827482 Email: info@. Find out more about AP Archive: Twitter: Facebook: ​​ Instagram: You can license this story through AP Archive: