LOCATION
تل الهوى, Tal Al Hawa, Gaza, the Gaza Strip
On October 14th 2023 at around 1 am, Israeli forces allegedly conducted an airstrike in Tal Al-Hawa, located in the south of Gaza City. The strike reportedly killed Palestinian surgeon Dr. Medhat Mahmoud Saidam and his extended family at his home. Among the dead were between 24 to 31 civilians, including at least 12 children*,
Summary
First published
October 8, 2023
Last updated
September 5, 2024
Strike status
Likely strike
Civilian infrastructure
Residential building
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
24 – 31
(12 children7 women7 men)
Cause of injury / death
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Airwars civilian harm grading
Suspected belligerent
Israeli Military
Named victims
25 named, 1 familiy identified
Names matched with MoH IDs
18
Geolocation
Nearby landmark
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