Former Congressman Justin Amash Loses Family in Gaza Church Blast

Former Michigan Rep. Justin Amash, a Palestinian-American, confirmed that several of his relatives were killed in a Greek Orthodox church in Gaza that was damaged by an Israeli airstrike. The church had been sheltering displaced Muslims and Christians, and at least 16 people were killed. The Israeli military stated that the church was not the intended target and that the incident is under investigation. Amash expressed his condolences and called for the protection of Christians in Gaza, emphasizing the suffering endured by the Palestinian Christian community. The Orthodox Patriarchate of Jerusalem condemned the Israeli airstrike. The conflict between Israel and Hamas has resulted in thousands of casualties and widespread destruction.