On October 12, 2023, Safaa Jamil Mahmoud Musa (aged 28), from the North Gaza Governorate, was reportedly killed in an alleged Israeli airstrike in the north of the Gaza. There was little detail on the circumstances of the incident.

On X/Twitter, the account Martyrs of Gaza posted a heartfelt tribute to Safaa remembering Safaa for who she was. The post described Safaa by saying “Safaa Musa always looked younger than her age and never liked to disclose it. She loved life and expressed it through art. Safaa was kind, the kindest person in the world. She always wanted to do things in her life. In the last period, she continued to develop her skills in drawing, showcasing her talent since childhood. Three days before, she had evolved a lot in her art and had many drawings she hadn’t shared.”

The account also shared images of Safaa from before the alleged incident as well as an image of her artwork.

Safaa Jamil Mahmoud Musa has been matched to the Palestinian Ministry of Health list of nearly 7000 victims’ names and ID numbers released on October 26th.

Both sources attributed the strike to Israeli forces.

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The local time of the incident is unknown.