Incident Code

ISPT0260

Location

جوار مركز شرطة الزيتون, Vicinity of al Zaytoun Police Station, Gaza, Palestinian territories

Geolocation

31.497911, 34.460276
Accuracy: Nearby landmark

Airwars Assessment

Last Updated: December 15, 2024

In the morning of Monday, October 16th, 2023, an alleged Israeli airstrike which struck a residential building situated in the vicinity of the al-Zaytoun Police Station, east of Gaza City, reportedly killed two civilians. Further details about the identity of the victims are unknown.

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

The incident is believed to have occurred at approximately 7:30am local time, according to the Palestinian Press Agency.

Key Information

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 killed
2

Geolocation Notes

Reports of the incident mention the vicinity of al Zaytoun Police Station (مركز شرطة الزيتون) to the east of Gaza (غزة), for which the generic coordinates are: 31.497911, 34.460276. 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

Media From Sources (1)