On 25 June 2025, at least one civilian was killed, and numerous others were injured after an alleged Israeli drone strike hit a group of people near the Jasser building in the center of Khan Younis, south of the Gaza Strip.

Multiple media sites such as Safa News, @ShehabAgency and @Sa7atPlBreaking reported that 47-year-old Amin Abdul Rahman Ragheb Shahwan, an engineer who was the head of the Water Distribution and Production Division with the Khan Younis municipality, was killed, and several others were injured in the incident.

The Palestinian Press Agency reported that two people were killed in the incident, reporting corroborated by Al-Quds, which cited eyewitnesses stating that “two Palestinians were martyred in an Israeli bombardment near the Jasser Building in the center of Khan Younis.” The identity of the second victim remains unknown.

Many condolence messages were shared on social media by Amin Shahwan’s family and friends.

In a heartfelt message, his wife, Umm Al-Abd Shahwan, conveyed the depth of her grief and sorrow over his death: “The day I lost you will always be the hardest day in my life. I lost my soul, I lost a piece of my heart, I lost a tender heart that is impossible to forget.” She described the profound impact of his loss, reflecting on the deep void left by his departure, the absence of his companionship, and the enduring memories of his tenderness, words, and laughter.

A few days later, she shared another message expressing the continuing intensity of her mourning: “You left me and left behind a heart that is wrenched with pain and a soul that longs to meet you, my beloved husband. You were everything to me, and now I live in an irreplaceable void. Your voice still rings in my ears. My dear husband, your separation broke me, the one who was my support and my backbone. You left me in this world, but you remain in my heart.”

Hatem AbuEltayef, on his Facebook page, expressed profound sorrow over the death of his colleague, whom he described as a brother. In his message, AbuEltayef mourned the loss and lamented the continuation of the war, asking when it would finally end. He reflected on the immense suffering and losses endured by families, relatives, friends, and colleagues.

A condolence and sympathy message was shared by Roses Have a Fragrance, in which the author mourned the loss of Abu al-Abd Amin Shahwan, the cousin of her son Muhammad and a relative of her sister, Umm Imad al-Qudra. She expressed her sorrow and extended words of comfort to the bereaved family members, writing: “May God reward you greatly, my sister, and may God reward you greatly, my aunt.” Alongside the message, she shared an image of Amin Shahwan, shown smiling at the camera while wearing a navy jacket, a blue shirt, and jeans.

Ashraf Qedra announced the death of his cousin and his niece’s husband, Amin Shahwan (“Abu Al-Abd”). In his message, he expressed sorrow over the loss and paid tribute to Shahwan’s memory.

Similarly, on their Facebook page, Hoor and Falah and Nour El Din Shahwan paid tribute to her dear uncle Amin Shahwan Abu Al-Abd “May God have mercy on you, my beloved uncle, and accept you, O Lord.”

Arch Rani Sharab also shared a condolence message, extending condolences to Amin’s brother Engineer Ayman Shahwan, and to his colleague Imad al-Qudra on the loss of his sister’s husband. The message acknowledged Amin’s contributions and service while offering sympathy and support to his family and colleagues during their time of grief. Included was a photograph of a suited Amin with a wide smile.

Another similar message was shared by Nour El Din Shahwan, honoring the work and legacy of Amin Abdel Rahman Ragheb Shahwan at the Khan Younis Water Municipality. He described Amin as someone who “walked with the steps of giving through the paths of Khan Younis, delivering drops to its people, and washing away their worries with good intentions and honesty.” Nour remembered Amin as a man of integrity, dedication, and deep compassion, whose service to his community reflected an unwavering commitment to truth and duty. He mourned the loss of his colleague and friend, describing how he “died while working in the fields of honor, with no weapon in your hand, and no banner you raised except the banner of sincerity and loyalty.” His message concluded with a moving tribute: “You who left your mark in every drop of water, sleep soundly, for the homeland is proud of you. You departed in body, but your mark remains.”

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