Beloved Gaza veterinarian killed during ceasefire
Sulala Animal Rescue, which works to protect and help animals in Gaza, has confirmed that one of its veterinarians, Mu’ath Abu Rukba, was killed while trying to check on his home in Jabalia in the north of the territory.
Abu Rukba had gone missing after the ceasefire came into effect. The group did not share details about how and when exactly he was killed, but Israel has been shooting Palestinians whom it deems to have crossed an invisible line of Israeli control.
“He was an example of good manners and generosity, carrying a message of mercy,” Sulala Animal Rescue said of Abu Rukba.
To God we belong and to Him we shall return...With deep sorrow and grief, we mourn the martyrdom of our friend, veterinarian Dr. Mu'ath Abu Rukba, who was killed in Jabalia while checking on his home.
He was an example of good manners and generosity, carrying a message of mercy pic.twitter.com/2u02G4j6sb
— Sulala Animal Rescue (@SulalaSociety) October 19, 2025
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- At least 42 people were killed across the territory, the worst violence since a ceasefire was declared on October 10.
- Israeli forces targeted a displaced people’s tent in the Nuseirat refugee camp, killing six Palestinians.
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- Israeli forces also attacked parts of southern Gaza, including Rafah.
