Key takeaways:
- Adar Eylon, the sister of Shira Eylon, reflected on the memory left behind by her sister, who was killed in the attack.
- The Israeli military has said that its bombardment of Gaza is less about retaliation for Hamas’s surprise attack on Israel than about conducting precision strikes on known Hamas targets.
- Adar Eylon’s comments serve as a reminder of the human cost of the ongoing conflict in the region, and the tragedy of Shira’s death.
The sister of a woman killed in a Hamas terror attack at an Israeli music festival has spoken out about the difficult aftermath of the tragedy.
Adar Eylon, the sister of Shira Eylon, reflected on the memory left behind by her sister, who was killed in the attack.
Meanwhile, Palestinian officials have reported that Major Gen. Fouad Abu Butihan, the head for border crossings in Gaza, has been killed in Israeli strikes at his home.
The Israeli military has said that its bombardment of Gaza is less about retaliation for Hamas’s surprise attack on Israel than about conducting precision strikes on known Hamas targets. The IDF has said that it now faces going in on the ground to hunt down Hamas militants amid a population of more than 2 million people.
The Gaza Strip is only 25 miles long by 7 miles wide, with Gaza City at its heart. Israel has one of the most advanced, well-equipped and best-trained armies in the region, and has previously said it was conducting military strikes against Hamas militant activists in Rafah. The city itself is made up of a labyrinth of streets and alleyways where Hamas fighters can hide themselves — and their weapons — among civilians.
Adar Eylon’s comments serve as a reminder of the human cost of the ongoing conflict in the region, and the tragedy of Shira’s death.
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