Dublin: The death of a 23-year-old Irish citizen, Abdallah Almadhoun, in Gaza has been confirmed by Ireland’s Department of Foreign Affairs. Almadhoun, born in Ireland but residing in Gaza, was killed earlier this month, though the circumstances of his death remain unclear.
Confirmation of his death came through the department’s representative office in Ramallah, in the West Bank, on Wednesday night. A spokesperson for the Department of Foreign Affairs stated, “The department is aware of this case. As with all consular cases, the department does not comment on the details of individual cases.”
This tragic news emerges days after a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas took effect, halting weeks of intense conflict. The ceasefire, agreed to last six weeks, includes the release of 33 hostages held by militant groups in exchange for hundreds of Palestinians imprisoned by Israel.
The conflict, which began on October 7, 2023, has resulted in at least 46,000 deaths in Gaza, according to the Palestinian health ministry. Hamas-led militants launched attacks on Israel on October 7, killing approximately 1,200 people and taking about 250 hostages. Among the victims was 22-year-old Irish-Israeli citizen Kim Damti, killed during a music festival near the Gaza border.
Humanitarian and Recovery Efforts Underway
The ceasefire has shifted focus toward relief efforts and the monumental task of rebuilding Gaza. Since the truce began, Palestinian Civil Emergency Services and medical teams have recovered nearly 200 bodies from rubble caused by Israeli bombardments.
A UN damage assessment indicates that clearing over 50 million tonnes of rubble could take 21 years and cost approximately $1.2 billion (€1.15 billion). Meanwhile, aid has begun flowing into Gaza, with nearly 900 humanitarian trucks entering the region on Tuesday alone.
Efforts to repair infrastructure have also commenced. Egypt has sent bulldozers and engineering vehicles to restore roads at the Gaza border, damaged during Israel’s ground offensive.
Additionally, officials from the Palestinian Authority, which opposes Hamas, are engaging with European representatives to assume responsibilities at key border crossings with Egypt and Israel.
The ongoing crisis underscores the immense human and infrastructural toll of the conflict, as international actors work to stabilize the region and seek pathways to lasting peace.
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