Khan Younis:Two young girls tragically died early Saturday after sustaining injuries in a fire that erupted the previous evening in a tent for displaced people in al-Mawasi, located west of Khan Younis in southern Gaza.
According to Palestine news & Information Agency – WAFA – English, the girls have been identified as Habiba Zannoun and Aysal Abu Shaiban. They succumbed to injuries inflicted by the fire.
Fires like this have been reported in several displacement camps throughout the Gaza Strip. These unfortunate incidents have resulted in fatalities, including children, and have left many with burn injuries. The displaced families are enduring harsh conditions, living in tents that are deficient in essential safety and security features.