A devastating explosion at Gaza’s Al-Ahli Arabi Baptist Hospital has left at least 471 people dead, with heartbreaking accounts emerging from survivors and first responders. The Gaza-based Health Ministry confirmed the toll Wednesday, noting 70% of victims were children, women, and the elderly. 🕊️
Emergency crews described scenes of utter devastation. \"There are hundreds of dead under the rubble as we speak,\" said Palestinian Civil Defense spokesperson Mahmoud Basal. Footage captured by CGTN showed charred debris and collapsed structures, with Basal adding: \"Dead bodies scattered… it was catastrophic.\" 🔥
Rescue efforts continue amid limited resources, as the blast adds to Gaza’s unfolding humanitarian crisis. The cause of the explosion remains under investigation, but the human toll has already sparked global calls for accountability. 💬
