Civilians rushed to rescue a girl trapped in a burning apartment after an Israeli attack struck a building in Gaza City, Al Jazeera reported.
The strike ignited the structure, sending flames through the residential block and leaving the child trapped inside. Neighbours and passers‑by quickly gathered at the scene, working together to reach the apartment despite the heat and smoke.
According to eyewitness accounts, the civilians were able to pull the girl from the burning unit and move her to safety. Their swift actions prevented further injury to the child while the fire continued to spread through the building.
Gaza City, the densely populated capital of the Gaza Strip, has been repeatedly hit by Israeli air and artillery strikes since the conflict escalated between Israel and Hamas in 2023. Such attacks often result in civilian casualties and extensive property damage.
Humanitarian organisations have repeatedly called for the protection of civilians in the enclave, noting that local residents frequently intervene to rescue neighbours and family members when structures are hit.
<small>Source: Al Jazeera — read the original story there.</small>