Former Palestinian-American Congressman Justin Amash has confirmed the tragic deaths of several of his relatives, including Viola and Yara, in a Gaza airstrike. Amash, the first Palestinian-American to serve in Congress, expressed his deep sadness over the loss. The ongoing airstrikes between Israel and Hamas have resulted in escalating casualties, with Amash's family becoming victims of the conflict. This devastating incident highlights the human toll of the ongoing violence in the region.
Former US Representative @JustinAmash said on Friday that several of his relatives had been killed when a Greek Orthodox church in the Gaza Strip was hit overnight by an Israeli air strike. #Gaza | #airstrike | #Israel https://t.co/MpdowECMpE
Former Rep. Justin Amash, the first Palestinian-American to serve in Congress, posted online that his family members were killed in Gaza amid the ongoing airstrikes between Israel and militant group Hamas. https://t.co/l9LxJ8iOJI
First Palestinian American Member of Congress Reports 'Several' Relatives Killed in Gaza Airstrike https://t.co/Jodbiv6CUw
First Palestinian American Member of Congress Reports 'Several' Relatives Killed in Gaza https://t.co/Jodbiv6CUw
Palestinian American and former Congress member Justin Amash (@justinamash), writes, "I was really worried about this. 😔 With great sadness, I have now confirmed that several of my relatives (including Viola and Yara pictured here) were killed at Saint Porphyrius Orthodox Church… https://t.co/W0U5CysSd0 https://t.co/SFDiGotd7U