Woman in Gaza explains situation as bombs fall around her

A young woman in Gaza filmed herself sheltering as bombs dropped outside her window on Monday 9 October. Journalist Plestia Alaqad explained that she and her neighbours were gathering in their homes “far away from the windows” as the airstrikes hit. They decided to stay in their homes instead of evacuating. Ms Plestia described how she “couldn’t breathe” and was heard coughing as she turned the camera to show smoke engulfing the area after the bombing. In later videos, she provided further updates, confirming her electricity and internet had been knocked out by the strikes, and also recorded footage of the damage outside her home. Watch more on Independent TV: Click here to subscribe to The Independent: About The Independent: Making Change Happen. The Independent is the world’s most free-thinking newsbrand, providing global news, commentary and analysis for the independently-minded. Connect with The Independent: Check out our full video catalog: Videos, daily editorial and more: Click here to get the best of The Independent daily: Like The Independent on Facebook: Follow The Independent on Twitter: Follow The Independent on Instagram: Download the iOS & Android app: Help to support truly independent journalism. Every dollar you contribute will directly fund additional special reports and investigations from a free-thinking, award-winning newsroom you can trust - Subscribe to Independent Premium for exclusive content & live events: