Conflict

Israel and Gaza (from 2023)

Incident Code

ISPT180325f

Location

East of Beit Hanoun, North Gaza, Palestinian territories
ابيت حانون

Geolocation

31.538477, 34.536837
Accuracy: Town

Airwars Assessment

Last Updated: February 23, 2026

On March 18, 2025, two civilians were injured when alleged Israeli drones opened fire east of Beit Hanoun in the northern Gaza Strip. The incident was confirmed by several independent outlets, including PalinfoAr on X and Dhahiriya Mix (the southern fortress) on Facebook. However, as the civilian harm information was repeated by sources, this incident has been graded “weak” until further information is found.

Assessment Updates

23 February 2026
Geolocation added. Incident had not been geolocated when originally published.

Key Information

Geolocation Notes

Reports of the incident mention the east of Beit Hanoun (ابيت حانون). The generic coordinates for Beit Hanoun are: 31.538477, 34.536837. 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