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Gaza Strip: Witnesses recall horrific moment of Israeli airstrikes in Gaza City

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Witnesses described the scenes of terror and devastation as Israeli airstrikes hit a crowded civilian market and a nearby restaurant in central Gaza City on Wednesday, which killed at least 30 people and injuring more than 80 others. Some witnesses said at least two bombs were dropped in the area, with one landing near a restaurant, where many diners were inside at the time. Footage filmed by a local resident showed numerous dead and wounded lying in front of the restaurant after the attack. According to Anas Al-Banna, they decided to settle there because the Israeli army had assured them it was safe there. Ashraf Zaher, another witness to the horrific scene, said he was still haunted by the horrific scene. Many of the injured and the bodies of the deceased were transported to the nearby Al-Shifa Hospital, which soon became overcrowded with grieving relatives. Shotlist: Gaza City, Gaza Strip - May 7, 2025: 1. Footage showing scene out of restaurant after Israeli attack; 2. Various of scene on street, ambulance; 3. People carrying injured person; 4. Man crying; 5. Various of people rushing injured people into hospital; relative of victim crying; 6. Various of injured people, others in hospital; 7. Various of bloodstains on ground; 8. SOUNDBITE (Arabic) Anas Al-Banna, vendor (partially overlaid with shot 9): "We were here selling goods at our stalls. Everything seemed normal.I was walking along the street selling mint when suddenly a bomb dropped from the sky.I immediately threw the mint on the ground and ran for my life. My shoes were worn out. Almost everyone in the market was killed. The bomb landed right here, killing more than 30 people. Nearly all the vendors were killed, even the man who sold beans didn't survive."; [SHOT OVERLAYING SOUNDBITE] 9. Pit on ground; [SHOT OVERLAYING SOUNDBITE] 10. Various of pedestrians, beans on ground; 11. SOUNDBITE (Arabic) Anas Al-Banna, vendor: "This is a civilian market. Everyone here is a refugee living in the area. The Israeli army told us it was safe. But after we came, we were attacked. No matter where we go, we end up being targeted."; 12. Pedestrians; 13. SOUNDBITE (Arabic) Ashraf Zaher, witness: "I don't know how to describe the scene. There were bodies everywhere. It took a long time for the ambulances to arrive and take the dead and wounded away. Everyone was terrified there might be a second strike. Honestly, words can't describe what I saw. No one could possibly bear that."; 14. Pedestrians. [Restriction - No access Chinese mainland]

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