Gaza Girl Survives Morgue After Being Mistakenly Declared Dead
In an incident highlighting the chaos of Gaza’s humanitarian crisis, 16-year-old Fatima Al-Najar was mistakenly pronounced dead and left in a morgue for hours after an Israeli airstrike. Her survival has sparked global outrage and renewed calls for a ceasefire.
Trapped Under Rubble, Then Forgotten in a Morgue
Fatima was pulled from her family’s bombed home in Rafah, unconscious and severely injured. Overwhelmed rescue workers assumed she had died and sent her to a crowded hospital morgue, where she lay for nearly five hours.
“It was dark and cold. I couldn’t scream—I thought I was dead,” Fatima whispered from her hospital bed. A morgue attendant later noticed her fingers twitching and alerted doctors, who rushed her into emergency care.
Gaza’s Healthcare System on the Brink of Collapse
Fatima’s ordeal underscores the catastrophic state of Gaza’s hospitals, where supplies are scarce, and morgues overflow. Many victims are buried in mass graves without identification due to the overwhelming death toll.
Her father, Ahmed Al-Najar, recounted: “We were preparing her funeral when they told us she was alive. This war has stolen everything—but we still have hope.”
Global Outrage and Calls for Action
Human rights groups and the United Nations have condemned the incident, citing Gaza’s collapsing medical infrastructure. The World Health Organization (WHO) warns that preventable deaths are surging due to shortages.
On social media, hashtags like #SaveGaza and #GazaUnderAttack trended as users demanded intervention. “How many more children must suffer?” one post read.
Gaza’s Children: The Invisible Victims of War
Fatima’s story mirrors the plight of thousands of Palestinian children caught in the conflict. Since October, over 30,000 Palestinians have died—40% of them minors, per UN reports. Many families are wiped out entirely, leaving unidentified bodies in makeshift graves.
Will the World Act Before More Lives Are Lost?
Fatima’s survival is a miracle, but her trauma reflects Gaza’s unrelenting nightmare. As global leaders debate solutions, civilians endure daily bombings, starvation, and disease.
Her story is a plea for peace—and a question: How many more must die before the world stops looking away?
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