Incident Code

M23ISPT193

Location

Abasan Al Kabira, Gaza, Palestinian territories
عبسان الكبيرة

Geolocation

31.323417, 34.347364
Accuracy: Town

Airwars Assessment

Last Updated: May 7, 2026

(Previous Incident Code: ISPT193 )

On May 13, 2023, Israeli airstrikes reportedly hit agricultural areas near the town of Abasan Al Kabira in the Southern Gaza Strip. According to available information, this resulted in two civilians sustaining minor injuries.

Regarding this event, Palestinian journalist posted on Twitter, “The occupation aircraft targeted a group of citizens, and a number of the injured were transferred in the Al-Zana area, northeast of the town of Abasan, east of Khan Yunis, in the southern Gaza Strip, to the hospital.”

This account was corroborated by local outlets Saba TV and Shehab News Agency, as well as the Palestinian Information Center.

Key Information

Geolocation Notes

Reports of the incident mention the town of Abasan Al Kabira (عبسان الكبيرة), for which the generic coordinates are: 31.323417, 34.347364. 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