Conflict

Israel and Gaza

Incident Code

ISPT091024i

Location

بالقرب من مدرسة الفاخورة، مخيم جباليا, Vicinity of Al Fakhoura school, Jabalia camp, North Gaza, Palestinian territories

Geolocation

31.542307, 34.495157
Accuracy: Nearby landmark

Airwars Assessment

Last Updated: August 22, 2025

On Wednesday, October 9th, 2024, two civilians were reportedly killed as a result of an alleged Israeli airstrike on the Jabalia Refugee Camp, located in the northern Gaza Strip. All sources agreed that the strike reportedly occurred opposite the Al Fakhoura school.

Several sources, including Safa PS and Facebook users Ahmed Salha, Abo Sameh Abo Mashaiekh, and Al Akhbar Al Ajela, quoted the Civil Defense who “retrieved two martyrs after an Israeli attack on citizens opposite Al-Fakhoura school,” with casualties subsequently transferred to Kamal Adwan Hospital.

All sources indicated that two individuals were killed in the incident. No further information regarding the identity of the deceased was provided, and none of the sources mentioned injuries.

Regarding the form of attack, most sources referred to an “attack” or that the civilians were “targeted.” In contrast, one source, Hai Al Zaitoun, specifically reported on the event as “Israeli shelling.”

Where sources identified a belligerent, all sources attributed the attack to the Israeli military. Several sources, including Facebook users Al Akhbar Al Ajela and Nashet Ghazawi, referred to an “Israeli attack.”

Key Information

Military Actor
Strike Type
Artillery
Strike Status
Likely strike
Civilian Harm Reported
Yes
Civilian Harm Status
Fair
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Civilians reported killed
2

Geolocation Notes

Reports of the incident mention the vicinity of Al Fakhoura school (مدرسة الفاخورة) in the Jabalia camp (مخيم جباليا), for which the generic coordinates are: 31.542307, 34.495157. Due to limited satellite imagery and information available to Airwars, we were unable to verify the location further.

Military Statements

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