Civilian Casualties

Civilian Casualties

Incident Code

ISPT0456

Incident date

October 22, 2023

Location

منزل عائلتيّ جابر وأبو القمصان في منطقة العلمي شمال قطاع غزة, the home of Jaber and Abu Al-Qumsan families in the Al-Alami area in the northern Gaza Strip, Jabalia, the Gaza Strip

Airwars assessment

On 22nd October 2023, at least 20 people were killed, 19 of them women and children, and at least 7 others were injured after the home of the Jaber and Abu Al-Qumsan families in the Al-Alami area in the northern Gaza Strip was allegedly struck by an Israeli airstrike.

Mahmoud Hegazy posted the names of 19 members of his family who were reportedly killed in the airstrike. He explained that included in those killed was his dear grandmother Amina Youssef Abu Al-Qumsan (Umm Fayek), and he included in the post a picture of his grandmother Amina smiling at the camera wearing a patterned headscarf. In a separate post by Muhammad Ibn Sheikh Ismail she is referred to as the mother of martyrs and a post by Maher Al Hijazi explains that three of her sons were killed previously: “Ismail Ahmed Abu Al-Qumsan, “who died on 12/30/2001,” and the martyr, the leader: Youssef Ahmed Ahmed Abu Al-Qumsan, who died on: 11/3/2002” and the martyr leader: Faiq Ahmad Ahmad Abu Al-Qumsan, “who died on: 11/23/2006” [and his son, the martyr Fayez, “who rose on: 12/27/2008].”

Mahmoud Hegazy goes on to add that his uncle’s wife Iman Darwish Abu Al-Qumsan (50) and her four children (Mahmoud’s four cousins) Ahmed Youssef Abu Al-Qumsan and his sisters Alaa Youssef Ahmed Abu Al-Qumsan (34), Nour Youssef Ahmed Abu Al-Qumsan (27) and Walaa Youssef Ahmed Abu Al-Qumsan (28) were killed. Two other daughters (based on their names), Amina Youssef Ahmad Abu Al-Qumsan and Fatima Youssef Ahmed Abu Al-Qumsan, were injured in the strike.

Mahmoud’s cousin Ahmed’s wife, Aya Adnan Abu Al-Qumsan (30) and their four children Youssef Ahmed Youssef Abu Al-Qumsan (9), Obada Ahmed Youssef Abu Al-Qumsan (6), Iman Ahmed Youssef Abu Al-Qumsan and Yasmine Ahmed Youssef Abu Al-Qumsan (11) were also killed in the alleged airstrike and their daughter Hor Ahmed Youssef Abu Al-Qumsan was injured.

Mahmoud also reported that his uncle’s daughter Samoud Fayek Abu Al-Qumsan (19) and his cousin’s daughter Imad Ismail Abu Al-Qumsan were also killed in the alleged strike.

He added that another cousin, the son of Walaa Youssef Ahmed Abu Al-Qumsan, named Ezz El-Din Abdel Ezz El-Din Hegazy (Abu Al-Qumsan) was also killed along with the children of Amina Youssef Ahmed Abu Al-Qumsan (who was injured) Osama Muhammad Osama Muhanna (8) and Youssef Muhammad Osama Muhanna. Amina Youssef’s husband (and the father of Osama and Youssef) named Muhammad Osama Muhanna was injured along with Amina and Muhammad’s daughter Reem Muhammad Osama Muhanna.

Finally he added the children of Alaa Youssef Ahmed Abu Al-Qumsan – Fayeq Thaer Abu Al-Qumsan, Fayez Thaer Abu Al-Qumsan (8) and Youssef Thaer Abu Al-Qumsan (6) – were also killed in the alleged airstrike. Based on their names, likely their sibling Selin Thaer Fayeq Abu Al-Qumsan was reported as injured.

A post from Muhammad Ibn Sheikh Ismail also identified Ghazal Imad Ismail Abu Al-Qumsan (3), “granddaughter of the martyr Sheikh and Commander Ismail Abu Al-Qumsan,” as among those killed. Sources suggested Ismail Abu Al-Qumsan was killed by Israeli forces during the second Palestinian intifada, or uprising, in the early 2000s. It appeared he had been a militant, though that was not confirmed.

Shehab Agency tweeted a video of a young girl in a medical facility named Sirine Abu Al-Qumsam who has been injured in the reported strike and is describing to the camera what happened, clearly in distress with injuries to her face.

Initial reports stated that 5 people were killed and 15 injured in the airstrike, and that they were taken to Kamal Adwan Hospital. The Ministry of Interior then reported that 11 people has been killed and a post from Enjoy English put the number of killed at 16.

The Palestinian Ministry of Health posted that the little girl Hor Ahmed Abu Al-Qumsan was in the Al-Shifa Medical Complex for treatment of her injuries, and the picture of her shows injury to the side of her face and she is dressed in bright clothes. The post added that she had miraculously survived the alleged airstrike, and that she was the only survivor in her family.

The Palestine Civil Defense posted images of the Civil Defense rescuing the injured from the rubble of the two houses reportedly hit in this airstrike, and one image shed that they are using a digger to get under the rubble because of the scale of damage. The civil defense workers are pictured looking for people in the dark space under the collapsed building. The Palestinian Ministry of Interior added that medical services crew were at the scene, accompanied with pictures, and it is clear from one that a building has been reduced to rubble illustrating that the whole walls have collapsed.

Where possible, Airwars has matched names with the Palestinian Ministry of Health list of nearly 7000 victims’ names and ID numbers released on October 26th.

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

Due to the scale and urgency of Airwars’ assessment process, all images have been automatically uploaded to each assessment with the graphic filter applied to protect users. We have also included all images identified from the sources, which may also include any imagery of combatants.

The local time of the incident is unknown.

The victims were named as:

Family members (22)

Amina Youssef Abu Al-Qumsan امنة يوسف أبو القمصان
Adult female killed
Iman Darwish Ahmed Abu Al-Qumsan ايمان درويش احمد ابو القمصان
50 years old female killed Matched to MoH ID 935247817
Alaa Youssef Ahmed Abu Al-Qumsan الاء يوسف احمد ابو القمصان
34 years old female killed Matched to MoH ID 802282335
Fayez Thaer Fayek Abu Al-Qumsan فايز ثائر فائق أبو القمصان
8 years old male killed Matched to MoH ID 436039812
Fayeq Thaer Abu Al-Qumsan فايق ثائر أبو القمصان
Child killed
Youssef Thaer Fayek Abu Al-Qumsan يوسف ثائر فائق أبو القمصان
6 years old male killed Matched to MoH ID 439059296
Walaa Youssef Ahmed Abu Al-Qumsan ولاء يوسف احمد ابو القمصان
28 years old female killed Matched to MoH ID 400777041
Nour Youssef Ahmed Abu Al-Qumsan نور يوسف احمد ابو القمصان
27 years old female killed Matched to MoH ID 402046734
Ahmed Youssef Ahmed Abu Al-Qumsan احمد يوسف احمد ابو القمصان
Adult male killed
Aya Adnan Abu Al-Qumsan اية عدنان أبو القمصان
30 years old female killed Matched to MoH ID 804346518
Iman Ahmed Youssef Abu Al-Qumsan ايمان احمد يوسف ابو القمصان
Child female killed
Yasmine Ahmed Youssef Abu Al-Qumsan ياسمين احمد يوسف ابو القمصان
11 years old female killed Matched to MoH ID 432156644
Youssef Ahmed Youssef Abu Al-Qumsan يوسف احمد يوسف ابو القمصان
9 years old male killed Matched to MoH ID 440023349
Obadah Ahmed Youssef Abu Al-Qumsan عبادة احمد يوسف ابو القمصان
6 years old male killed Matched to MoH ID 438244766
Somod Fayek Ahmed Abu Al-Qumsan صمود فايق احمد ابو القمصان
19 years old female killed Matched to MoH ID 420441362
Ghazal Imad Ismail Abu Al-Qumsan غزل عماد إسماعيل أبو القمصان
3 years old female killed
Ezz El-Din Abdel Ezz El-Din Hegazy (Abu Al-Qumsan) عز الدين عبد العز الدين حجازي ابو القمصان
Child male killed
Selin Thaer Fayek Abu Al-Qumsan سيلين ثائر فائق ابو القمصان
Child female injured
Amna Youssef Ahmad Abu Al-Qumsan امنة يوسف احمد أبو القمصان
Adult female injured
Hor Ahmed Youssef Abu Al-Qumsan حور احمد يوسف ابو القمصان
Child female injured
Fatima Youssef Ahmed Abu Al-Qumsan فاطمة يوسف احمد ابو القمصان
female injured
Sirine Abu Al-Qumsan سيرين ابو القمصان
Child female injured

Family members (4)

Osama Muhammad Osama Muhanna اسامة محمد أسامة مهنا
8 years old male killed Matched to MoH ID 435917786
Youssef Muhammad Osama Muhanna يوسف محمد اسامة مهنا
Child male killed
Muhammad Osama Muhanna محمد أسامة مهنا
Adult male injured
Reem Muhammad Osama Muhanna ريم محمد اسامة مهنا
Child female injured

Summary

  • Strike status
    Likely strike
  • Strike type
    Airstrike
  • Civilian infrastructure
    IDP or refugee camp, Residential building
  • Civilian harm reported
    Yes
  • Civilians reported killed
    20
  • (12 children7 women1 man)
  • Civilians reported injured
    7–15
  • Cause of injury / death
    Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
  • Airwars civilian harm grading
    Fair
    Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
  • Suspected attacker
    Israeli Military

Sources (26) [ collapse]

Media
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    Source: @ShehabAgency

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    Source: Palestinian Civil Defense

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    Source: Palestinian Civil Defense

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    Source: Palestinian Civil Defense

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    Source: Palestinian Civil Defense

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    Source: Palestinian Ministry of Interior

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    Source: Palestinian Ministry of Interior

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    Source: Palestinian Ministry of Interior

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    Source: Palestinian Ministry of Interior

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    Source: Palestinian Ministry of Interior

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    Source: Palestinian Ministry of Health/Gaza

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    Source: Mahmoud Hegazy

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    Source: Mahmoud Hegazy

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    Source: Muhammad Ibn Sheikh Ismail

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    Source: Muhammad Ibn Sheikh Ismail

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    Source: Muhammad Ibn Sheikh Ismail

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    Source: Muhammad Ibn Sheikh Ismail

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Israeli Military Assessment:

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

Summary

  • Strike status
    Likely strike
  • Strike type
    Airstrike
  • Civilian infrastructure
    IDP or refugee camp, Residential building
  • Civilian harm reported
    Yes
  • Civilians reported killed
    20
  • (12 children7 women1 man)
  • Civilians reported injured
    7–15
  • Cause of injury / death
    Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
  • Airwars civilian harm grading
    Fair
    Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
  • Suspected attacker
    Israeli Military

Sources (26) [ collapse]

Incident Code

ISPT0463

Incident date

October 22, 2023

Location

المجزرة الإسرائيلية بمنطقة الالباني و محيط منطقة الترنس وسط مخيم جباليا  شمال قطاع غزة,, Al-Ternis area and Al-Albani Mosque in the middle of the Jabalia camp, Jabalia, the Gaza Strip

Airwars assessment

On the 22nd of October, 2023, at least 24 civilians, including a number of women and children, were killed, and at least 27 others, including at least four children, were injured when an alleged Israeli bombardment hit two houses: that of the Qadous family and that of the Abu Saada family in the Al-Ternis area in the middle of the Jabalia refugee camp, north of the Gaza Strip. Victims included 20 members of the Qadous family across three generations and at least four members of the Al-Derin Family.

The patriarch of the Qadous family, Omar Hashem Qadous was killed with his wife, Ikram Qadous, and several of their children. A son, Muhammad Omar Qadous, was killed, as were three daughters: Amal Omar Qadous, 36-year old Tahani Omar Qadous al-Ajrami, and 40-year old Hanan Omar Qadous Haboub.

Muhammad’s wife, Maysaa Qadous Shalayil, was also killed, as were their two sons, 8-year old Fouad Muhammad Qadous and Abdul Hakim Muhammad Qadous.

Hanan was killed with her two sons: 13-year old Samer Rabie Haboub and 10-year old Abdullah Rabie Haboub.

Amal’s daughter, three-year old Malak Ismail Haboub, was also killed.

Tahani’s 15-year old son, Sarah al-Ajrami, was killed with her.

Another family member, Ahmed Qadous, was killed, as were several of Omar and Ikram’s grandchildren: 20-year old Abdullah al-Zinati was killed, as were grandsons Muhammad and Hassan. Marya, Tayma, and Dina, their three granddaughters, were killed as well.

Along with members of the Qadous family, civilians from the al-Derini family were also killed. Um Nidal al-Derini was killed, as was her daughter-in-law Hala Kassab al-Derini, and granddaughter, one-year old Nour Ahmed al-Derini. Another family member, Yazan Nidal al-Derini was also killed.

Lower initial death tolls were reported in the immediate aftermath of the strike. Photos shared on social media depict ambulance and civil defence crews on-site rushing the dead and the wounded to the Indonesian Hospital for treatment. A young boy can be seen crying while receiving medical attention, and multiple other images showcase children in tears. Another image shows a confused-looking man gesturing while a doctor tends to a wound on his head. A very graphic photograph shared by Facebook user Medhat Muhammad shows a medic carrying a young girl into hospital; limp in his arms, her face and hair are completely bloodied. Images of the deceased were also included in the post: one shows the same girl laying on a bed next to a young boy, whose right arm had been severed. Another image, shared by user “Meet Basmala Muhammad”, showed a young boy who had lost both his legs in the strike.

Confusion on the ground led to initial disparity in casualty figures. Shehab Agency and Al-Rased News initially reported 11 deaths and 27 injuries. East Now later reported at least 18 deaths and dozens of injuries. Friends and family on Social Media subsequently identified dead loved ones, bringing the casualties to at least 24. Facebook user Mahammad al-Madhoud reported a total of 30 deaths but this has not yet been verified elsewhere.

Friends and family wrote heartfelt messages to their loved ones on social media. Facebook user “Alaa or Moaz” praised Maysaa Shalayil for her work memorising the Quran, and expressed hope that she and her family would be honoured by God “with the highest paradise.”

Ezzedine Zaquote shared a photo of Ahmed Qadous, smiling at the camera in a white polo and wrote: “Good luck, my dear. This is how you followed your friend, Muhammad Arouq. God willing, you will be happy together in Paradise, my love. May God bless you. I hope you will be with me, my eyes. Martyr Ahmed Qadous.”

Facebook user Israa shared a video of a man on his knees weeping as he rocked a young baby in his arms. The child, identified as Nour al-Darini, can be seen with dust from the strike and blood clearly visible on her head. A post from Facebook user Kareem El-Meligy identified Nour as one year old. She had been born, the post alleged, on October 23rd, 2022, making her exactly a year old at her time of death.

Where possible, names have been matched with the Palestinian Ministry of Health list of fatalities in Gaza released on October 26th, 2023.

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

Due to the scale and urgency of Airwars’ assessment process, all images have been automatically uploaded to each assessment with the graphic filter applied to protect users. We have also included all images identified from the sources, which may also include any imagery of combatants.

The local time of the incident is unknown.

The victims were named as:

Family members (20)

Omar Hashem Qadous عمر هاشم قدوس
male killed
Ikram Qadous اكرام قدوس
female killed
Muhammad Omar Qadous محمد عمر قدوس
male killed
Maysaa Qadous Shalayil ميساء قدوس شلايل
female killed
Fouad Muhammad Qadous فؤاد محمد قدوس
8 years old male killed Matched to MoH ID 435323233
Abdul Hakim Muhammad Qadous عبد الحكيم محمد قدوس
male killed
Hanan Omar Qadous Haboub حنان عمر قدوس حبوب
40 years old female killed Matched to MoH ID 926711441
Samer Rabie Haboub سامر ربيع حبوب
13 years old male killed Matched to MoH ID 429645484
Abdullah Rabie Haboub عبد الله ربيع حبوب
10 years old male killed Matched to MoH ID 434396446
Amal Omar Qadous امل عمر قدوس
female killed
Malak Ismail Haboub ملك اسماعيل حبوب
3 years old female killed Matched to MoH ID 443115589
Tahani Omar Qadous Al-Ajrami تهاني عمر قدوس العجرمي
36 years old female killed Matched to MoH ID 801716101
Salah Al-Ajrami صلاح العجرمي
15 years old male killed Matched to MoH ID 426142873
Ahmed Qadous احمد قدوس
male killed
Muhammad محمد
male Grandson of Omar and Ikram killed
Hasaan حسان
male Grandson of Omar and Ikram killed
Abdullah Al-Zinati عبدالله الزيناتي
20 years old male killed Matched to MoH ID 408960185
Marya ماريا
female Granddaughter of Omar and Ikaram killed
Tayma تيما
female Granddaughter of Omar and Ikaram killed
Dina
female Granddaughter of Omar and Ikaram killed

Family members (4)

Um Nidal Al-Derini ام نضال الدريني
Adult female killed
Hala Kassab Al-Derini هالة كساب الدريني
Adult female killed
Nour Ahmed Al-Derini نور احمد الدريني
1 years old female killed
Yazan Nidal Al-Derini يزن نضال الدريني
killed

Summary

  • Strike status
    Likely strike
  • Strike type
    Airstrike and/or Artillery
  • Civilian infrastructure
    IDP or refugee camp, Residential building
  • Civilian harm reported
    Yes
  • Civilians reported killed
    24 – 30
  • (7–12 children6–9 women5–7 men)
  • Civilians reported injured
    27
  • Cause of injury / death
    Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
  • Airwars civilian harm grading
    Fair
    Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
  • Suspected attacker
    Israeli Military

Sources (41) [ collapse]

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    Source: Kareem ElMeligy

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    Source: Muhammad Al-Madhoun

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    Source: Medhat Muhammad

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    Source: Medhat Muhammad

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    Source: Abu Rami Al-Zinati

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    Source: Mohamed Y Kuřâž

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    Source: Meet Basmala Muhammad

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    Source: Raad Al-Derini

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Israeli Military Assessment:

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

Summary

  • Strike status
    Likely strike
  • Strike type
    Airstrike and/or Artillery
  • Civilian infrastructure
    IDP or refugee camp, Residential building
  • Civilian harm reported
    Yes
  • Civilians reported killed
    24 – 30
  • (7–12 children6–9 women5–7 men)
  • Civilians reported injured
    27
  • Cause of injury / death
    Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
  • Airwars civilian harm grading
    Fair
    Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
  • Suspected attacker
    Israeli Military

Sources (41) [ collapse]

Incident Code

TS652

Incident date

October 22, 2023

Location

قرية الشيخ عيسى, Sheikh Esa, Aleppo countryside, Syria

Airwars assessment

In the morning of Sunday, October 22nd, 2023, an alleged Turkish artillery strike seriously injured a woman in the village of Sheikh Esai n the Al-Shahba countryside, north of Aleppo. According to Alyaum News, civilian property was also damaged by the strike.

According to the Human Rights Organization Afrin – Syria, the 22-year-old woman, named as Samira Khaled Issa, was injured by shrapnel from an artillery shell fired by the Turkish forces. She was transferred to Tal Rifaat Hospital to receive treatment, as depicted by images of the woman on a hospital bed.

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

The incident occured in the morning.

The victims were named as:

Samira Khaled Issa سميرة خالد عيسى
22 years old female injured

Summary

  • Strike status
    Likely strike
  • Strike type
    Artillery
  • Civilian harm reported
    Yes
  • Civilians reported killed
    Unknown
  • Civilians reported injured
    1
  • Cause of injury / death
    Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
  • Airwars civilian harm grading
    Fair
    Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
  • Suspected attacker
    Turkish Military

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    Source: ANF news

Turkish Military Assessment:

  • Suspected belligerent
    Turkish Military
  • Turkish Military position on incident
    Not yet assessed

Summary

  • Strike status
    Likely strike
  • Strike type
    Artillery
  • Civilian harm reported
    Yes
  • Civilians reported killed
    Unknown
  • Civilians reported injured
    1
  • Cause of injury / death
    Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
  • Airwars civilian harm grading
    Fair
    Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
  • Suspected attacker
    Turkish Military

Sources (4) [ collapse]

Incident Code

ISPT0464

Incident date

October 22, 2023

Location

منزل عائلة الغوطي في حي الجنينة, Al-Ghouti family home in the Al-Geneina neighborhood, Rafah, the Gaza Strip

Airwars assessment

On Sunday, October 22nd, 2023, in the Rafah Governorate, south of the Gaza Strip, an alleged daytime Israeli airstrike resulted in the death of three members of the Al-Ghouti family – two women and a child – at their home at Al-Geneina neighborhood. A number of others were wounded, including the husband and children of Dr. Hadeel Al-Jamal. An unknown female was also reported as being killed in the strike.

The casualties were reported as a five-year-old girl named Maria Muhammad Tayseer Al-Ghouti, a nine-year-old boy named Tayseer Muhammad Tayseer Al-Ghouti, and a woman named Hanaa Ziad Rizq Al-Ghouti. An image posted by Talat Barhoum showed an “unknown martyr from the bombing of Al-Ghouti” along with an ask if anyone knows her. It was unclear if she was later identified as one of the named deceased victims listed above.

In addition to the fatalities, it was reported by multiple sources (ShehabAgency, Gaza – Moment by Moment, Qudsn_Brk, and @K_a_p_s_o_l_a) that ¨dozens¨ more sustained injuries. Photographs taken from the scene by Mahmoud Bassem depicted a large civilian-led rescue effort with multiple casualties (mostly women and children) being lifted out of the destroyed home. Photos posted by Ismael Mohamad showed a woman being rescued from the rubble by paramedics – suggesting that official rescue teams made it to the scene to provide assistance.

The injured were swiftly transported to Abu Youssef Al-Najjar Hospital for treatment. In images posted by Ahmed Al-Hakim which were taken from inside the hospital, at least nine visibly distressed children can be seen receiving medical attention. News outlet Vetogate reported on the details of the chaotic scene, where one of the doctors, Hadeel Al-Jamal, was said to have collapsed upon hearing that her injured husband and children were victims of the blast and had arrived at the hospital in ambulances. She was heard asking for Adam, Basma, and Ahmed – her family members.

Alarabiya Palestine spoke with children from the Al-Ghouti family who described the moment of the strike: “We were playing and then we didn’t hear anything. Then came the knock.”

Official statements from the Ministry of the Interior of Gaza confirmed the incident, identifying the Al-Ghouti family in Rafah Governorate as the victims. An outpouring of grief on social media followed a post from the Al-Ghouti family council and youth group that confirmed the identities of their deceased family members. Al-Manar Model Kindergarten – Rafah also posted a condolence message for the child Maria Muhammad Tayseer Al-Ghouti – who was one of their students – along with images of her at school.

Where possible, names have been matched with the Palestinian Ministry of Health list of fatalities in Gaza released on October 26th, 2023.

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

Due to the scale and urgency of Airwars’ assessment process, all images have been automatically uploaded to each assessment with the graphic filter applied to protect users. We have also included all images identified from the sources, which may also include any imagery of combatants.

The incident occured during the day.

The victims were named as:

Family members (3)

Maria Muhammad Tayseer Al-Ghouti  مارية محمد تيسير الغوطي
5 years old female killed Matched to MoH ID 440681625
Tayseer Muhammad Tayseer Al-Ghouti محمد عماد ابريك العماوي
9 years old male killed Matched to MoH ID 433618535
Hanaa Ziad Rizq Al-Ghouti هناء زياد رزق الغوطي
Age unknown female killed

Family members (3)

husband ofHadeel Al-Jamal
Age unknown male injured
a child 1 of Hadeel Al-Jamal
injured
a child 2 of Hadeel Al-Jamal
injured

Summary

  • Strike status
    Likely strike
  • Strike type
    Airstrike
  • Civilian infrastructure
    Residential building
  • Civilian harm reported
    Yes
  • Civilians reported killed
    3 – 4
  • (2 children1–2 women)
  • Civilians reported injured
    12–24
  • Cause of injury / death
    Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
  • Airwars civilian harm grading
    Fair
    Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
  • Suspected attacker
    Israeli Military

Sources (49) [ collapse]

Media
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    Source: Mahmoud Bassem

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    Source: Mahmoud Bassem

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    Source: Mahmoud Bassem

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    Source: Mahmoud Bassem

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    Source: Mahmoud Bassem

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    Source: Mahmoud Bassem

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    Source: Mahmoud Bassem

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    Source: Mahmoud Bassem

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    Source: Ahmed Al-Hakim

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    Source: Ahmed Al-Hakim

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    Source: Ahmed Al-Hakim

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    Source: Ahmed Al-Hakim

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    Source: Ahmed Al-Hakim

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    Source: Ahmed Al-Hakim

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    Source: Ahmed Al-Hakim

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    Source: Gaza, moment by moment

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    Source: Gaza, moment by moment

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    Source: Gaza, moment by moment

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    Source: Gaza, moment by moment

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    Source: Farhad Hussein

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    Source: Farhad Hussein

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    Source: Farhad Hussein

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    Source: Farhad Hussein

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    Source: Farhad Hussein

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    Source: Farhad Hussein

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    Source: Farhad Hussein

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    Source: Talat Barhoum

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    Source: Talat Barhoum

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    Source: .vetogate.com news

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    Source: .vetogate.com news

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    Source: .vetogate.com news

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    Source: Al-Manar Model Kindergarten - Rafah

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    Source: Al-Manar Model Kindergarten - Rafah

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    Source: Al-Manar Model Kindergarten - Rafah

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    Source: Al-Manar Model Kindergarten - Rafah

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    Source: Yasmine Ahmed

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    Source: Yasmine Ahmed

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    Source: Yasmine Ahmed

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    Source: Khaled Abdulsalam

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    Source: Khaled Abdulsalam

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    Source: Khaled Abdulsalam

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    Source: Khaled Abdulsalam

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    Source: Khaled Abdel Salam Abu Walid

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    Source: Muhammad Majid Al-Astal

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    Source: Alkhalijiu

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    Source: Sufyan Akkad

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    Source: Official journalist Adel Zourub

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    Source: Official journalist Adel Zourub

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    Source: Official journalist Adel Zourub

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    Source: Official journalist Adel Zourub

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    Source: Jabr Al-Akkad

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    Source: Sufyan Akkad

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    Source: Sufyan Akkad

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    Source: Sufyan Akkad

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    Source: Sufyan Akkad

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    Source: Abu Youssef Supermarket 2

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    Source: Raja Alastal

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    Source: Khaled Abdel Salam Abu Walid

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    Source: Khaled Abdel Salam Abu Walid

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    Source: Mohammed Saber

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Israeli Military Assessment:

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

Summary

  • Strike status
    Likely strike
  • Strike type
    Airstrike
  • Civilian infrastructure
    Residential building
  • Civilian harm reported
    Yes
  • Civilians reported killed
    3 – 4
  • (2 children1–2 women)
  • Civilians reported injured
    12–24
  • Cause of injury / death
    Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
  • Airwars civilian harm grading
    Fair
    Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
  • Suspected attacker
    Israeli Military

Sources (49) [ collapse]

Incident Code

ISPT0466

Incident date

October 22, 2023

Location

بلوك 12 ,البريج , Block 12, Al Bureij, Deir Al Balah, the Gaza Strip

Geolocation

31.437934, 34.403857 Note: The accuracy of this location is to Town level. Continue to map

Airwars assessment

A husband and wife were killed and four others injured after an alleged Israeli bombardment on Block 12 of the al-Bureij camp on October 22nd, 2023.

65-year old Arif Ahmed Al-Nabahin was killed with his wife, 59-year old Mona Abdel Rahman Al-Nabahin.

The strike was initially reported by Safa News at 10:36am, and has been described as both an aircraft bombing and an artillery strike. Other sources such as Al-Sharq News and Urgent Now corroborated the strike, reporting a “number of casualties and injuries.”  A Facebook post by Muhammad Jaber further alleged four people were injured; this has not been confirmed elsewhere. The same post also noted that it was difficult for ambulances to gain access to the site of the strike, and appears to have had to withdraw after thirty minutes of trying to reach the site.

Friends and relatives posted on social media to pay tribute to the victims. A post by Facebook user “Made in Gaza” remembered the couple, describing Mona as “virtuous” and asking for God to “have mercy on them.” A photo attached shows a smiling Arif.

A tribute by Arif’s childhood friend, Abu Basil Azara, included a photo of a young Arif standing with two friends.

Facebook user “Abu Ajwa’s assistant” wrote that the pain of such losses was a “sadness that does not stop.”

Where possible, names have been matched with the Palestinian Ministry of Health list of fatalities in Gaza released on October 26th, 2023.

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

Due to the scale and urgency of Airwars’ assessment process, all images have been automatically uploaded to each assessment with the graphic filter applied to protect users. We have also included all images identified from the sources, which may also include any imagery of combatants.

The incident occured at approximately 10:36 am local time.

The victims were named as:

Family members (2)

Arif Ahmed Al-Nabahin عارف احمد النباهين
65 years old male killed Matched to MoH ID 944335330
Mona Abdel Rahman Al-Nabahin منى عبد الرحمن النباهين
59 years old female killed Matched to MoH ID 952071538

Summary

  • Strike status
    Likely strike
  • Strike type
    Airstrike and/or Artillery
  • Civilian infrastructure
    IDP or refugee camp, Residential building
  • Civilian harm reported
    Yes
  • Civilians reported killed
    2
  • (1 woman1 man)
  • Civilians reported injured
    4
  • Cause of injury / death
    Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
  • Airwars civilian harm grading
    Fair
    Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
  • Suspected attacker
    Israeli Military

Sources (17) [ collapse]

Media
from sources (7) [ collapse]

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    Source: Made in Gaza

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    Source: Abu Basil Azara

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    Source: Abu Ajwa's assistant

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    Source: The bridge brings us together

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    Source: Dr. Maysoon Muhammad Al-Nabahin post

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    Source: Momen Mohammed

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    Source: Momen Mohammed

Geolocation notes

Reports of the incident mention Block 4, allegedly located within Al Bureij (مخيم البريج) camp. Due to limited satellite imagery and information available to Airwars, we were unable to verify the location further. The generic coordinates for Al Bureij are: 31.437934, 34.403857.

Israeli Military Assessment:

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

Summary

  • Strike status
    Likely strike
  • Strike type
    Airstrike and/or Artillery
  • Civilian infrastructure
    IDP or refugee camp, Residential building
  • Civilian harm reported
    Yes
  • Civilians reported killed
    2
  • (1 woman1 man)
  • Civilians reported injured
    4
  • Cause of injury / death
    Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
  • Airwars civilian harm grading
    Fair
    Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
  • Suspected attacker
    Israeli Military

Sources (17) [ collapse]

Incident Code

ISPT0467

Incident date

October 22, 2023

Location

منزل لآل أبو عيادة بتل السلطان برفح, Abu Iyada’s family home in Tal al-Sultan, Western Rafah, the Gaza Strip, Rafah, the Gaza Strip

Airwars assessment

On Sunday, October 22nd, 2023, an alleged Israeli airstrike hit the Abu Iyada family home in Tal al-Sultan, the Saudi neighborhood located west of Rafah in the Gaza Strip, reportedly killing 16 civilians spanning two generations, and injuring others.

Among those killed were 47-year old Adel Abu Iyada and his two sons, 18-year old Ahmed Adel Abu Iyada and 14-year old Alaa Adel Abu Iyada. Also killed in the strike were 47-year old Muhammad Mahmoud Abu Iyada, his daughter, 5-year old Habiba Muhammad Abu Iyada, and his two sons,12-year old Abdullah Muhammad Abu Iyada and 2-year old Malik Muhammad Abu Iyada. 29-year old Azmi Mahmoud Abu Iyada was killed along with his heavily-pregnant wife, Jihan Bassam al-Maghari, and their son, 4-year old Zain Azmi Abu Iyada. In addition, Essam Mahmoud Abu Iyada, his wife, 39-year old Sabreen Muhammad Abu Iyada, and their daughter, 14-year old Menna Essam Abu Iyada were killed. Sobhiya Abu Iyada and her infant daughter, Mervat Abu Iyada were killed, as was the child of Muhammad al-Saifan and Kamal Abu Iyada, 14-year old Fathi Muhammad al-Saifan.

Condolence messages alongside pictures honouring Adel Abu Iyada and his family were posted on Facebook by various relatives and acquaintances, including Majd Aram Abu Al-Joud, Bassam Falcon (Jihan Bassam’s brother), Rawya Ismail (Fathi’s cousin), and Majd Aram Abu Al-Joud (Azmi’s friend and Jihan’s brother-in-law). Fouad Al-Sufi Abu Fadi mourned the loss of his “sincere, truthful, and loyal friend,” “brother,” and “lifelong companion” Adel by stating that “his departure broke him.” This message of grief was echoed on another post by Mohammed Omar Abubaid, Adel’s “beloved” friend. Mohammad Saker, Sabreen’s nephew, fondly described his aunt as “affectionate,” while Fathi’s aunt, Ya-hala, also lamented the loss of her “beloved” nephew, expressing that he was “dear to her heart.”

Photos shared of 14-year old Alaa and 14-year old Fathi show smiling boys. One, shared by Facebook user Omar T Alqutai, includes a side-by-side comparison of a grinning Alaa next to a body bag tagged with his name. User Rawya Ismail similarly posted candid and posed pictures of Fathi, along with a final image of him wrapped in a body bag.

Shortly after the bombardment, user @AlQastalps reported that “a number of martyrs and wounded” had arrived at al-Kuwaiti Hospital in Rafah, though no other details were available about the identity of the remaining victims or their condition.

The following day, user @abeeribrahim69 shared a picture capturing an unidentified child from the Abu Iyada family “bidding farewell to his family members after 11 of them were martyred.”

According to a testimony posted on Facebook by Fathi’s aunt, Ya-hala, the house was destroyed “without warning,” and Gaza Days shared images illustrating the devastating aftermath of the bombardment and revealing volunteers retrieving bodies from beneath the rubble.

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

Where possible, names have been matched with the Palestinian Ministry of Health list of fatalities in Gaza released on October 26th, 2023

Due to the scale and urgency of Airwars’ assessment process, all images have been automatically uploaded to each assessment with the graphic filter applied to protect users. We have also included all images identified from the sources, which may also include any imagery of combatants.

The local time of the incident is unknown.

The victims were named as:

Family members (16)

Adel Abu Eyada عادل ابو عيادة
47 years old male killed Matched to MoH ID 803104405
Ahmed Adel Abu Eyada احمد عادل ابو عيادة
18 years old male killed Matched to MoH ID 422590695
Alaa Adel Abu Eyada علاء عادل ابو عيادة
14 years old male killed Matched to MoH ID 424735132
Muhammad Mahmoud Abu Eyada محمد محمود ابو عيادة
47 years old male killed Matched to MoH ID 900997560
Abdullah Muhammad Abu Iyada عبد الله محمد ابو عيادة
12 years old male killed Matched to MoH ID 431668664
Malik Muhammad Abu Eyada مالك محمد ابو عيادة
2 years old male killed Matched to MoH ID 445536410
Habiba Muhammad Abu Eyada حبيبة محمد ابو عيادة
5 years old female killed Matched to MoH ID 440698629
Azmi Mahmoud Abu Eyada عزمي محمود ابو عيادة
29 years old male killed Matched to MoH ID 804828523
Jihan Bassam Al-Maghari جيهان بسام المغاري
Adult female pregnant killed
Zain Azmi Abu Eyada زين عزمي ابو عيادة
4 years old male killed Matched to MoH ID 441290095
Essam Mahmoud Abu Eyada عصام محمود ابو عيادة
Adult male killed
Sabreen Muhammad Abu Eyada صابرين محمد ابو عيادة
39 years old female killed Matched to MoH ID 800171704
Menna Essam Abu Eyada منة عصام ابو عيادة
24 years old female killed Matched to MoH ID 429417025
Sobhiya Abu Eyada صبحية ابو عيادة
Adult female killed
Mervat Abu Eyada ميرفت ابو عيادة
Child female killed
Fathi Muhammad Al-Saifan فتحي محمد السعيفان
14 years old male killed Matched to MoH ID 426292660

Summary

  • Strike status
    Likely strike
  • Strike type
    Airstrike
  • Civilian infrastructure
    Residential building
  • Civilian harm reported
    Yes
  • Civilians reported killed
    16
  • (8–9 children3 women5 men)
  • Civilians reported injured
    2
  • Cause of injury / death
    Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
  • Airwars civilian harm grading
    Fair
    Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
  • Suspected attacker
    Israeli Military

Sources (30) [ collapse]

Media
from sources (40) [ collapse]

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    Source: Gaza days

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    Source: Gaza days

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    Source: Gaza days

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    Source: Gaza days

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    Source: Hassouna Al-Hayeh

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    Source: Hassouna Al-Hayeh

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    Source: Ya-hala Educational

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    Source: Omar T Alqutai

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    Source: Omar T Alqutai

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    Source: Rawya Ismail

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    Source: Rawya Ismail

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    Source: Rawya Ismail

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    Source: Lausanne Hossam

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    Source: Muhammad Bakri

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    Source: Fouad Al-Sufi Abu Fadi

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    Source: Fouad Al-Sufi Abu Fadi

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    Source: Fouad Al-Sufi Abu Fadi

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    Source: Abu Adnan Abu Iyada

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    Source: Abu Adnan Abu Iyada

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    Source: Abu Adnan Abu Iyada

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    Source: Abu Adnan Abu Iyada

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    Source: Abu Adnan Abu Iyada

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    Source: Abu Adnan Abu Iyada

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    Source: Abu Adnan Abu Iyada

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    Source: Abu Adnan Abu Iyada

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    Source: Mohammed Omar Abubaid

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    Source: Mohammed Omar Abubaid

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    Source: Mohammed Omar Abubaid

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    Source: Mohammed Omar Abubaid

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    Source: Mohammed Omar Abubaid

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    Source: @abeeribrahim69

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    Source: Mohammad Saker

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    Source: Mohammad Saker

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    Source: Mohammad Saker

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    Source: Mohammad Saker

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    Source: Mohammad Saker

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    Source: Muhammad Obaida

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    Source: Anas Mohammad

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Israeli Military Assessment:

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

Summary

  • Strike status
    Likely strike
  • Strike type
    Airstrike
  • Civilian infrastructure
    Residential building
  • Civilian harm reported
    Yes
  • Civilians reported killed
    16
  • (8–9 children3 women5 men)
  • Civilians reported injured
    2
  • Cause of injury / death
    Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
  • Airwars civilian harm grading
    Fair
    Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
  • Suspected attacker
    Israeli Military

Sources (30) [ collapse]

Incident Code

ISPT0419

Incident date

October 21, 2023

Location

خربة العدس , Khirbat Al Adas, Rafah, the Gaza Strip

Geolocation

31.286310, 34.271887 Note: The accuracy of this location is to Neighbourhood/area level. Continue to map

Airwars assessment

Between six and ten civilians were reported killed, including at least one member of the Palestinian Civil Defense and five children, when alleged Israeli missiles struck a Palestinian Civil Defense facility alongside the Dahir family home on October 21st, 2023. A number of other civilians, including Palestinian Civil Defense members, were also injured.

The incident took place near the Khirbet Al-Adas junction, east of Rafah, in the southern part of the Gaza Strip on Saturday morning.

Muhammad Fawzi Qtait also known as Abu Jazar (father of Jazar) was named as the Palestinian Civil Defense paramedic and firefighter killed in the strike. He was reported to be from Ma’an, Khan Yunis.

In a post from the Dhuhair family, it was reported that eight members of the family were killed including five children. The names were identified as: Ayman Islam Muhammad Hamad Dhahir, Iman Islam Muhammad Hamad Dhahir, Andalus Islam Muhammad Hamad Dhahir, Aws Islam Muhammad Hamad Dhahir and another child Elias Anas Muhammad Hamad Dhahir.

Family members named as mourning the victims – though not present during the strike – included grandmother Nabila, Elias’ parents, Anas Dhahir and Hanin Saleh Zorob, and Ayman, Iman, Andalus and Aws’ father Islam Muhammad Hamad Duhair. Aws’ kindergarten, Baraem Al Tofoula Model Kindergarten, made a post announcing his death and expressing their deep sorrow.

The Ministry of the Interior and the Directorate of the Civil Defense in Gaza reported the death of Muhammad Qtait and the injury of at least four other Civil Defense members, while source Adnan Ghanima reported in a tweet that six members were seriously injured. According to Masdar Al Akhbariya, 11 Civil Defense workers were injured and three were in serious condition. A post from the Rafah Municipality reported several deaths and injuries among Civil Defense members and civilians. The casualty range for those injured is therefore put at 4-11.

Where possible, Airwars has matched names with the Palestinian Ministry of Health list of nearly 7000 victims’ names and ID numbers released on October 26th.

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

Due to the scale and urgency of Airwars’ assessment process, all images have been automatically uploaded to each assessment with the graphic filter applied to protect users. We have also included all images identified from the sources, which may also include any imagery of combatants.

The incident occured in the morning.

The victims were named as:

Family members (5)

Ayman Islam Muhammad Hamad Dhahir أيمن إسلام محمد حمد ضهير
13 years old male killed Matched to MoH ID 429423221
Iman Islam Muhammad Hamad Dhahir إيمان إسلام محمد حمد ضهير
12 years old female killed Matched to MoH ID 430509919
Andalus Islam Muhammad Hamad Dhahir أندلس إسلام محمد حمد ضهير
10 years old male killed Matched to MoH ID 434448718
Aws Islam Muhammad Hamad Dhahir أوس إسلام محمد حمد ضهير
5 years old male killed Matched to MoH ID 440694404
Elias Anas Muhammad Hamad Dhahir إلياس أنس محمد حمد ضهير
5 years old male killed Matched to MoH ID 440596930

The victims were named as:

Muhammad Fawzi Qtait محمد فوزي قطيط
39 years old male killed Matched to MoH ID 800322224

Summary

  • Strike status
    Likely strike
  • Strike type
    Airstrike
  • Civilian infrastructure
    Healthcare facility, Residential building
  • Civilian harm reported
    Yes
  • Civilians reported killed
    6 – 10
  • (5–8 children1 woman2 men1 healthcare_personnel)
  • Civilians reported injured
    4–11
  • Cause of injury / death
    Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
  • Airwars civilian harm grading
    Fair
    Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
  • Impact
    Healthcare
    Impact on services or infrastructure relating to education, health or food supply. See methodology note for details.
  • Suspected attacker
    Israeli Military

Sources (21) [ collapse]

Media
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    Source: The journalist Adel Al Zaab

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    Source: Tabarbour

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    Source: Rafah Municipality

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    Source: Rafah Municipality

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    Source: Rafah Municipality

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    Source: Rafah Municipality

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    Source: Rafah Municipality

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    Source: Adnan Ghanima

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    Source: Adnan Ghanima

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    Source: Ahali Maan

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    Source: Omar Mahmoud Brhoum Zaraab

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    Source: Baraem Al Tofoula Model Kindergarten

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    Source: @SerajSat

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Geolocation notes

Reports of the incident mention the area of Khirbat Al Adas ( خربة العدس ), within the Gaza strip (قِطَاعُ غَزَّةَ), for which the generic coordinates are: 31.2863108, 34.271887. Due to limited satellite imagery and information available to Airwars, we were unable to verify the location further.  

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Israeli Military Assessment:

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

Summary

  • Strike status
    Likely strike
  • Strike type
    Airstrike
  • Civilian infrastructure
    Healthcare facility, Residential building
  • Civilian harm reported
    Yes
  • Civilians reported killed
    6 – 10
  • (5–8 children1 woman2 men1 healthcare_personnel)
  • Civilians reported injured
    4–11
  • Cause of injury / death
    Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
  • Airwars civilian harm grading
    Fair
    Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
  • Impact
    Healthcare
    Impact on services or infrastructure relating to education, health or food supply. See methodology note for details.
  • Suspected attacker
    Israeli Military

Sources (21) [ collapse]

Incident Code

ISPT0424

Incident date

October 21, 2023

Location

جوار مسجد الجولاني, Vicinity of al Julani Mosque, Gaza, the Gaza Strip

Geolocation

31.509522, 34.476919 Note: The accuracy of this location is to Nearby landmark level. Continue to map

Airwars assessment

At dawn on Saturday, October 21st, 2023, an alleged Israeli airstrike hit the al-Bahtini’s family home located in front of al-Julani Mosque in the al-Tuffah neighborhood, east of Gaza City, reportedly killing at least 23 civilians spanning three generations and causing an unknown number of injuries, according to sources.

Among those killed in the strike were al-Julani Mosque’s Imam, 58-year-old Sheikh Arafat al-Bahtini Abu Muhammad and his wife, along with their children and grandchildren: 37-year-old Sheikh Ahmed al-Bahtini Abu Anas and his son, 14-year-old Jamal al-Din Ahmed al-Bahtini; Jihad al-Bahtini, his wife, their infant son Omar al-Bahtini, and Jihad’s mother, Umm Alaa, as well as Jihad’s cousins, 34-year-old Hamza Badr al-Din al-Bahtini and Yasser al-Bahtini.

Condolence messages honouring the late Arafat and his family were posted by various neighbours, including Farhan Bustan and Ahmad Eisa. On Facebook, they shared candid pictures capturing moments of joy, with Arafat and each of his younger relatives smiling. One particular photograph depicts him happily holding two of his grandsons. Other family members, including Jihad’s older brother, Hossam Dwaima, Ahmed al-Bahtini’s brother-in-law, Samer Sweesy, and Jihad’s nephew, Sondos Mohammed, shared additional photographs featuring Jihad, Umm Alaa, and Omar. Another acquaintance, Abed Nassar, noted that Ahmed had a “beautiful voice,” and Abdul Rahman Abu Nasser reposted a video recorded in April where Ahmed can be heard reciting in al-Jawalani Mosque during the 25th night of Ramadan. On Twitter/X, user @Ahmed_marzouq19 shared a video documenting the recovery efforts subsequent to the bombardment, while @raf743477 also conveyed his farewell to his friend Arafat in a tweet.

Almashhad News reported that “imam and preacher of Al-Julani Mosque and 33 other members of his family died” in the strike while Hossam Dwaima posted that 23 people had been killed. Twitter/X user @yahialvb mentioned “injuries” as a result of the bombardment, but no further information has been made available.

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

Where possible, names have been matched with the Palestinian Ministry of Health list of fatalities in Gaza released on October 26th, 2023.

Due to the scale and urgency of Airwars’ assessment process, all images have been automatically uploaded to each assessment with the graphic filter applied to protect users. We have also included all images identified from the sources, which may also include any imagery of combatants.

The incident occured around dawn.

The victims were named as:

Family members (10)

Arafat al-Bahtini عرفات البهتيني
58 years old male killed Matched to MoH ID 922501770
Wife of Arafat (Unnamed)
Adult female killed
Ahmed al-Bahtini أحمد البهتيني
37 years old male Matched to MoH ID 801485285
Jamal al-Din Ahmed al-Bahtini جمال الدين أحمد البهتيني
14 years old male killed Matched to MoH ID 426468385
Hamza Badr al-Din al-Bahtini حمزة بدر الدين البهتيني
34 years old male killed Matched to MoH ID 802391532
Yasser al-Bahtini ياسر البهتيني
Age unknown male killed
Jihad al-Bahtini جهاد البهتيني
Adult male killed
Wife of Jihad (Unnamed) زوجة جهاد
Adult female killed
Omar Jihad al-Bahtini عمر جهاد عمر البهتيني
0.6 years old male killed Matched to MoH ID 444297782
Umm Alaa (Mother of Jihad) أم علاء
Adult female killed

Summary

  • Strike status
    Likely strike
  • Strike type
    Airstrike
  • Civilian infrastructure
    Residential building
  • Civilian harm reported
    Yes
  • Civilians reported killed
    23 – 34
  • (2–3 children3 women4–5 men)
  • Civilians reported injured
    2
  • Cause of injury / death
    Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
  • Airwars civilian harm grading
    Fair
    Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
  • Suspected attacker
    Israeli Military

Sources (26) [ collapse]

Media
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    Source: Farhan Bustan

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    Source: Farhan Bustan

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    Source: Farhan Bustan

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    Source: Ahmad Eisa

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    Source: Ahmad Eisa

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    Source: Almashhadnews news

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    Source: @raf743477

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    Source: Hossam Dwaima‎‏

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    Source: Sondos Mohammed

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    Source: Aljoulani2018

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    Source: Samer.sweesy1

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    Source: Samer.sweesy1

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    Source: Samer.sweesy1

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    Source: Samer.sweesy1

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    Source: Rezg

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    Source: Rezg

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    Source: Rezg

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    Source: Shams al-Din al-Suwerki

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    Source: AbedNassarr

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    Source: Iyad

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    Source: Iyad

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    Source: Mohammed

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    Source: Mohammed

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    Source: Farhan Bustan

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    Source: Farhan Bustan

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    Source: Farhan Bustan

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Geolocation notes

Reports of the incident mention an alleged strike on a residential building in front of al Junani Mosque (مسجد الجولاني) to the north of Gaza city (غزة), for which the generic coordinates are: 31.509522, 34.476919. Due to limited satellite imagery and information available to Airwars, we were unable to verify the location further.

Israeli Military Assessment:

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

Summary

  • Strike status
    Likely strike
  • Strike type
    Airstrike
  • Civilian infrastructure
    Residential building
  • Civilian harm reported
    Yes
  • Civilians reported killed
    23 – 34
  • (2–3 children3 women4–5 men)
  • Civilians reported injured
    2
  • Cause of injury / death
    Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
  • Airwars civilian harm grading
    Fair
    Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
  • Suspected attacker
    Israeli Military

Sources (26) [ collapse]