‘This is the blood of my son’: While Israel hailed rescue of four hostages, Palestinians recall the horrors

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Bullet holes fleck the bloodstained walls of the Miqdad family home, in Nuseirat camp, central Gaza.

CNN footage from the house shows a cream teddy bear perched on a white cupboard, with broken plastic strewn across the shelves. In another room, mother-of-four Rasha Abdel Miqdad shudders with grief, before breaking down in tears.

“This is the blood of my son, Yamen. May God bless his soul,” the 32-year-old Palestinian told CNN on June 12. “My son was innocent.
 
Israel celebrated the rescue of four hostages, but for Palestinians, it's a stark reminder of past horrors and ongoing tensions. 🇮🇱🕊️ History and perspectives make these moments deeply complex. Hoping for healing and understanding on all sides. 🌍💔
 
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