Civilian Casualties

Civilian Casualties

Incident Code

ISLB250924n

Incident date

September 25, 2024

Location

رأس قسطا, Ras Qasta, Mount Lebanon, Lebanon

Airwars assessment

On September 25, 2024, an alleged Israeli airstrike targeted Ras Qasta in the Jbeil district of Lebanon, resulting in two reported injuries.

@ShehabAgency tweeted that “Lebanese News Agency reports two injuries in the [Israeli] raid on Ras Asta and Bshtlida in the Jbeil district in the south of the country.” At the same time, @PalinfoAr confirmed injuries, stating: “Wounded as the [Israeli] forces bombed a building in Ras Qasta, near Bint Jbeil, Lebanon.” Information regarding the wounded was not available.

Facebook users Amom and Masdar shared visual evidence of the bombing, including videos documenting the moment the airstrike occurred and its aftermath.

@RaymondFHakim tweeted a video showing “rockets” being “launched randomly” at what appeared to be nearby homes. Facebook source Akber described the raid as “very strong” and mentioned that it occurred approximately 900 meters from Annaya.

Posts from @MayeM358 and @jafaralaarajy included videos capturing the airstrike’s moment, showing the destructive force. Toni and @aljarmaqnet also shared a video and a photo from the vicinity of Al-Jamil Restaurant, showing damage caused by the strike.

The airstrike was widely attributed to Israeli forces, with a Facebook post from user Al Jamrok specifying Israeli aircraft as responsible. Despite the extensive damage reported, no fatalities were confirmed at the time of the assessment.

The local time of the incident is unknown.

Summary

  • Strike status
    Likely strike
  • Strike type
    Airstrike
  • Civilian harm reported
    Yes
  • Civilians reported killed
    Unknown
  • Civilians reported injured
    2
  • Airwars civilian harm grading
    Fair
    Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
  • Suspected belligerent
    Israeli Military

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    Source: @PalinfoAr
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    Source: Al jamrok
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    Source: @aljarmaqnet
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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 harm reported
    Yes
  • Civilians reported killed
    Unknown
  • Civilians reported injured
    2
  • Airwars civilian harm grading
    Fair
    Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
  • Suspected belligerent
    Israeli Military

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