Conflict

Israel and Gaza

Incident Code

ISPT061024j

Location

العطاطرة رفح, Al-Atatra, Rafah, Palestinian territories

Airwars Assessment

Last Updated: September 19, 2025

On Sunday, 6 October 2024, an alleged Israeli drone strike reportedly struck a truck in the al-Atatra area, north of Rafah city in the southern Gaza Strip. The incident allegedly resulted in injuries, with reports varying between one and two individuals wounded.

Information about the incident was first shared on Twitter/X by @Sa7atPlBreaking which stated, “A citizen was injured in an Israeli drone strike that targeted a truck north of Rafah city in the southern Gaza Strip.” This version of events was repeated across several other sources. However, alternative social media reporting, including a post by Wat ne, claimed that two individuals were injured in the strike. Reports on Twitter/X  from @shaabradio shared that the injured were transferred to get medical treatment.

No information was found regarding the identities of the individuals injured, and no further corroborating details have emerged from local or official sources at this time.

Where sources identified a belligerent, all sources attributed the strikes to the Israeli military.

Key Information

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

Military Statements

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