Incident Code
ISPT0086
Incident Code
ISPT0086
Incident Date
10 October 2023
Location
قرب معبر رفح, Vicinity of the Rafah crossing, Rafah, Palestinian territories
Geolocation
31.248342,
34.259032
Accuracy: Nearby landmark
Geolocation
31.248342,
34.259032
Accuracy: Nearby landmark
Airwars Assessment
Last Updated: December 15, 2024
On Tuesday, 10th October, 2023, an Israeli warning missile allegedly exploded in the Rafah border crossing between Egypt and the Palestinian territories, preceding two further strikes at the site. Sources from Alghad News noted that an Egyptian worker was injured in this explosion.
No further details on the victim or their condition were publicly available.
Where sources identified the belligerent, all sources attributed the strike to Israeli military.
Key Information
Country
Military Actor
Strike Type
Airstrike
Strike Status
Likely strike
Civilian Harm Reported
Yes
Civilian Harm Status
Fair
Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Civilians reported injured
1
Geolocation Notes
Reports of the incident mention the Rafah crossing (معبر رفح), for which the generic coordinates are: 31.248342, 34.259032. 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