Conflict

Israel and Gaza 2021

Incident Code

M21ISPT049

Location

الزوايدة, Al Zawayda, Deir Al Balah, Palestinian territories

Geolocation

31.429871, 34.370784
Accuracy: Town

Airwars Assessment

Last Updated: December 15, 2024

(Previous Incident Code: ISPT049)

Israeli military allegedly fired a missile at a car wash facility located at the entrance to Al-Zawayda town, killing one and injuring four others according to multiple sources.

Several sources reported that five civilians were injured during the strike, with one in a serious condition. Four of those injured were named by two sources as 22 year old Hamada Ahmed Fattouh, 16 year old Youssef Iyad Fattouh, 20 year old Noah Harb Fattouh, and 23 year old Ghassan Kamal Abu Zayed.

Subsequent reports named the fifth victim in a serious condition as Ahmed Iyad Fattouh, son of the Chief Prosecutor Iyad Fattouh. Sources put his age at either 21, 22 or 23. Mr. Fattouh was transferred to the intensive care unit of Al-Shifa hospital where he died from his injuries two days later at approximately 9pm, according to several sources.

The Fatah Movement – Central Region – Martyr Ziyad Abu Ein area Facebook page posted that “Fatah” Al-Wusta region mourns the heroic martyr, son of the Fatah movement / Ahmed Iyah Fattouh, who rose today as a martyr after being targeted by the brutal enemy.”

Two sources claimed that the airstrike occurred at approximately 10.40pm.

Victims

Individuals

Ahmed Iyad Fattouh احمد اياد فتوح
22 years old male killed
Hamada Ahmed Fattouh حمادة أحمد فتوح
22 years old injured
Youssef Iyad Fattouh ويوسف إياد فتوح
16 years old injured
Noah Harb Fattouh ونوح حرب فتوح
20 years old injured
Ghassan Kamal Abu Zayed وغسان كمال ابو زايد
23 years old injured

Key Information

Military Actor
Strike Type
Airstrike and/or 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
1
1 Man
Civilians reported injured
4
1 Child

Geolocation Notes

Reports of the incident mention the entrance of the town of Al Zawayda (الزوايده‎). Due to limited satellite imagery and information available to Airwars, we were unable to verify the location further. The generic coordinates for Al Zawayda are: 31.429871, 34.370784.

Military Statements

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

Media from Sources (7)