Mohammad al-‘Ejla

August 23, 2014: Mohammad Saber al-‘Ejla, 64, was killed by Israeli missiles fired at a home in Johr ed-Deek area, in central Gaza.

The Israeli missiles caused damage to many homes and led to the injury of at least seven Palestinians.

Mohammad’s body was buried under the rubble of his home, and was later found by residents, civil defense members and firefighters, who rushed to the bombarded buildings.

Twelve Palestinians were killed on the same day, and dozens were injured while many homes were destroyed. Mohammad was from Johr ed-Deek. Source: IMEMC