Civilian Casualties

Civilian Casualties

Incident Code

ISPT0578

Incident date

October 24, 2023

Location

منزل قرب دوار السنية وسط خان يونس, Atem/Atim family house near the Sunniyya roundabout and Shabir bakery in the centre of Khan Yunis, Gaza Strip, Khan Younis, the Gaza Strip

Airwars assessment

Shortly before 12:23 AM on Tuesday, October 24th, 2023, at least eight civilians were reportedly killed and a number of civilians were injured in the bombardment of a residential house of the Atim/Atem family located near the Sunniyya roundabout and Shabir bakery in the centre of Khan Yunis, Gaza Strip.

According to Safa PS, the bombing resulted in the death and injury of civilians. Media and News company KhanYunis City, on their Facebook page, reported that more than eight people died in the bombing. In addition to their post, they shared photos documenting the damage caused to the building and the rescue efforts to save those injured. The identities of the victims are unknown.

Maher al-hijazi’s post identified the location of the strike as “near Al-Suniya roundabout, Shabir bakery in the centre of Khan Yunis.”

None of the sources attributed the attack to any specific belligerent, therefore, Airwars classified Strike Status as Contested until more information comes to light.

The incident occured at approximately 12:00 am local time.

Summary

  • Strike status
    Contested strike
  • Strike type
    Airstrike and/or Artillery
  • Civilian infrastructure
    Residential building
  • Civilian harm reported
    Yes
  • Civilians reported killed
    8 – 9
  • Civilians reported injured
    2
  • Cause of injury / death
    Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
  • Airwars civilian harm grading
    Contested
    Competing claims of responsibility e.g. multiple belligerents, or casualties also attributed to ground forces.
  • Suspected belligerents
    Israeli Military, Palestinian Militants

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Media
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    Source: Khanyunis city
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    Source: Khanyunis city
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    Source: Khanyunis city
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    Source: Khanyunis city
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    Source: Khanyunis city

Israeli Military Assessment:

  • Suspected belligerent
    Israeli Military
  • Israeli Military position on incident
    Not yet assessed

Palestinian Militants Assessment:

  • Suspected belligerent
    Palestinian Militants
  • Palestinian Militants position on incident
    Not yet assessed

Summary

  • Strike status
    Contested strike
  • Strike type
    Airstrike and/or Artillery
  • Civilian infrastructure
    Residential building
  • Civilian harm reported
    Yes
  • Civilians reported killed
    8 – 9
  • Civilians reported injured
    2
  • Cause of injury / death
    Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
  • Airwars civilian harm grading
    Contested
    Competing claims of responsibility e.g. multiple belligerents, or casualties also attributed to ground forces.
  • Suspected belligerents
    Israeli Military, Palestinian Militants

Sources (5) [ collapse]