Israeli strikes kill Palestinians and Lebanese preparing to celebrate Eid al-Adha

“Israeli strikes kill Palestinians and Lebanese preparing to celebrate Eid al-Adha Submitted by Hannah. Smith on Wed, 05/27/2026 - 11:47 Social media reacts as dozens killed in Lebanon and Gaza after Israeli bombardment ahead of Islamic holiday A Palestinian man inspects the rubble of a residential building following an overnight Israeli air strike in Gaza City on 27 May 2026 (Mahmoud Issa/Reuters) Off As families went out shopping to prepare for the festival of Eid al-Adha in the streets of Gaza City on Tuesday night, they were met with Israeli bombs. Air strikes targeted a residential building in al-Rimal neighbourhood, killing at least six and wounding 20 others, a source at al-Shifa hospital told Al Jazeera . Footage posted online showed scenes of shock and horror as people frantically searched through the rubble for loved ones. The Israeli army said the strike targeted and killed Mohammed Odeh, who had reportedly succeeded Izz al-Din al-Haddad as military commander of Hamas’ armed wing, the Qassam Brigades. He was reportedly killed alongside his wife and their son. The group has yet to confirm the reports. Footage of the destruction at the scene quickly spread across social media, with users reacting to the decision to strike during the important Islamic holiday, particularly amid a ceasefire that Palestinians say Israel has violated near-daily. At least 906 Palestinians in Gaza have been killed since October 2025, according to the Palestinian health ministry. While Muslims around the world celebrate the first day of Eid, the genocide in Gaza continues .. Tonight, Israel killed 9 Palestinians in Gaza, and they will now be carried to the cemetery instead of celebrating Eid with their families pic.twitter.com/bDzvTdUJVQ — ‏الـشـبـ𓂆ـراوي ‌‎#غـزَّة⁩ (@M_shebrawy3) May 27, 2026 A nurse from Gaza, Mohammed Hamad, shared footage of the aftermath on X, saying : “Scenes that make the heart cry before the eyes… Children went out to buy Eid clothes and sweets, only to return as wounded victims in hospitals. Girls search through the rubble for their fathers, only to find them dead without a final goodbye.” The world welcomes Eid with joy… but Gaza welcomes it with death, oppression, and tears. No sacrifice, no joy, not even safety… as if no one feels our pain anymore. 💔 — dr. mohammed hamad - Gaza (@Medo198518) May 26, 2026 One user criticised UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer for the government’s lack of action over Israeli violations of the ceasefire, writing : “Israel is bombing Gaza on Eid. Your words are empty like your soul .@Keir_Starmer Israel is a terrorist state. You are complicit.” Bisan Owda, the award-winning Palestinian journalist who has garnered international attention for her reporting during the genocide in Gaza, said she was at the scene shopping with friends when the attack occurred. Users reacted to footage she shared of the aftermath, displaying the shock and fear of those caught in the attack. The occupation won’t allow them any time for celebration. They always attack during holidays. https://t.co/RiiOFxdRKt — 𝙶𝚘 𝙰𝚜𝚔 𝙰𝚕𝚒𝚌𝚎 📚🐇 (@aliceinempire) May 26, 2026 On the same day, Israel unleashed a series of strikes across southern Lebanon , killing at least 31 people and wounding 40 others, according to the Lebanese health ministry. At least 3,213 people have been killed and 9,737 wounded in Israeli attacks on Lebanon since 2 March. Journalist Hala Jaber , reporting on the events, wrote: “There is nothing ‘limited’ or ‘defensive’ about these strikes. We are witnessing collective devastation unleashed by a depraved entity at full force & with full impunity.” On Wednesday morning, Israel’s official X account shared a message wishing Muslims a happy Eid al-Adha , a significant holiday marking the end of the Hajj pilgrimage and commemorating the Quranic story of Abraham’s willingness to sacrifice his son before God replaced him with a ram. Muslims traditionally mark the occasion by sacrificing an animal and sharing the meat with relatives, neighbours and those in need. Nothing says “Eid Mubarak” like wishing Muslims a joyful Eid while bombing them in Palestine and Lebanon.. https://t.co/JyVSsbLsBA — Ema🇵🇸 (@Ema97n) May 26, 2026 Users reacted with fierce criticism, highlighting the attacks and Israel’s ongoing genocidal war in Gaza and war on Lebanon. One user wrote: “You’re currently bombing Muslims in Gaza and south Lebanon, you killed both Palestinian and Lebanese children literally just today. You’ve been bombing them ON EID for the past 3 years continuously. Nobody believes you anymore.” Israel's genocide in Gaza Trending Post Date Override 0 Update Date Mon, 05/04/2020 - 21:29 Update Date Override 0

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