(MINNEAPOLIS, MN, 10/16/23) – The Minnesota chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-MN) today said it has received a report of devastating Israeli airstrike that claimed the lives of five members of a Minnesota family in Khan Younis refugee camp in Gaza. Fatma, the wife of Jihad Adwan, is among those mourning the loss of her loved ones.
The Adwan family’s home was struck in the early hours of Sunday. Five family members were lost in the attack, including children and adults.
For further information or to schedule interviews with the Adwan family or CAIR-Minnesota representatives, please CONTACT: CAIR-MN Executive Director Jaylani Hussein,612-406-0070, [email protected]; CAIR-MN Advocacy Director Osman Ahmed, (612) 459-0334