Conflict

Israel and Lebanon

Incident Code

ISLB240924k

Location

بلدة الجميجمة قضاء بنت جبيل, Al-Jumaijmeh, Bint Jbeil, Nabatiyeh Governorate, Lebanon

Geolocation

33.206285, 35.440914
Accuracy: Town

Airwars Assessment

Last Updated: July 4, 2025

On Tuesday, 24 September 2024, at least one civilian was reported killed and another missing after reported Israeli airstrikes on al-Jumaijmeh town in the Bint Jbeil district of southern Lebanon. The strike was also alleged to have caused “a number” of injuries.

Eighteen-year-old Saleh Mahdi Zain al-Din and Syrian national Mohammad Faysal al-Hamid were both reported missing following alleged Israeli airstrikes on al-Jumaijmeh town. Multiple sources reported the missing pair, sharing Saleh’s father’s mobile number and urging people to get in contact should they have any information.

The following day, 25 September 2024, a Facebook post from Asim Hani Hamza reported that Saleh Mahdi Zain al-Din’s body had been identified by his family in the Tebnin Governmental Hospital northeast of al-Jumaijmeh. The post reported that his body was found in the hospital and confirmed to be his by his family.

Multiple sources reported civilian injuries in the aftermath of alleged Israeli airstrikes on al-Jumaijmeh. It is not clear from publicl reports whether Mohammad was found or whether he was killed or injured.

Where sources identified the belligerent, all sources attributed the strike to the Israeli Military.

Victims

Individuals

Saleh Mahdi Zain Al Din صالح مهدي زين الدين
Adult male killed
Mohammad Faysal Al Hamid محمد فيصل الحميد
Adult male was missing, may be injured injured

Key Information

Country
Military Actor
Strike Type
Airstrike
Strike Status
Likely strike
Civilian Harm Reported
Yes
Civilian Harm Status
Fair
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Civilians reported killed
1–2
1 Man
Civilians reported injured
2
1 Man

Geolocation Notes

Reports of the incident mention the town of Al-Jumaijmeh (بلدة الجميجمة قضاء بنت جبيل), for which the generic coordinates are: 33.206285, 35.440914. 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

Media From Sources (11)