As the Israel-Palestine conflict enters its 26th day, a solemn funeral at Gaza's Al-Shifa Hospital has starkly illustrated the human cost of the ongoing violence. CGTN Stringer footage captured dozens of mourners gathered to pray for victims of recent Israeli bombings, their grief raw and unguarded.
💔 One harrowing moment showed a man clinging to a body bag, his anguished cries echoing through the crowd. 'I lost everything,' he repeated, refusing to let go. The emotional scene unfolded as white-shrouded remains were later transported to burial sites via horse-drawn carriage—a haunting contrast to modern warfare's destruction.
📈 With over 7,000 reported casualties in Gaza since hostilities began, according to local health officials, the international community faces growing calls for de-escalation. Yet for families at Al-Shifa, this week's tragedy is intensely personal: children burying parents, neighbors mourning friends, and communities fractured by loss.
🌐 As global leaders debate solutions, these visceral moments remind us that behind every statistic lies a human story. For young people worldwide watching through screens, the question remains: How many more funerals will it take for peace to become priority #1?
