Conflict

Israel and Gaza (from 2023)

Incident Code

ISPT030525a

Location

بحر بيت لاهيا قرب منطقة السودانية, Beit Lahia sea area, Sudanese area, North Gaza, Palestinian territories

Geolocation

31.582685, 34.480648
Accuracy: Neighbourhood/area

Airwars Assessment

Last Updated: August 13, 2025

On 3 May 2025, three fishermen including a child were reportedly injured when an Israeli naval ship allegedly fired on them off the coast of al-Sudaniya in North Gaza.

Safa News reported that two fishermen, Anis Muhammad Ahmed al-Sultan and his nephew Muhannad Ahed Nahed Muhammad al-Sultan (also referred to as Ahed Nahed Muhammad al-Sultan), were reportedly injured in the incident, alongside a boy from the same family, Waseem Anis Muhammad al-Sultan.

Safa News and other sources reported that their injuries were sustained when an Israeli naval ship opened fire on them in the sea off the coast of al-Sudaniya, to the west Beit Lahia in the north of the Gaza Strip above Gaza City.

The Fishermen’s Syndicate via Facebook, reported that the trio sustained moderate injuries and sent them well wishes for a successful recovery.

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

Victims

Family members (3)

Anis Muhammad Ahmed al-Sultan أنيس محمد احمد السلطان
Adult male injured
Muhannad Ahed Nahed Muhammad al-Sultan مهند عاهد محمد السلطان
Adult male injured
Waseem Anis Muhammad al-Sultan وسيم أنيس محمد السلطان
Child male injured

Key Information

Military Actor
Strike Type
Naval bombardment
Strike Status
Likely strike
Civilian Harm Reported
Yes
Civilian Harm Status
Fair
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions, Small arms and light weapons
Civilians reported injured
3
1 Child, 2 Men

Geolocation Notes

Reports of the incident mention the Beit Lahia sea area (بحر بيت لاهيا) to the west of the Sudanese area (المنطقة السودانية). Due to limited satellite imagery and information available to Airwars, we were unable to find boundaries for the area and to verify the location further. The generic coordinates for this area are: 31.582685, 34.480648.

Military Statements

Israeli Military Assessment
Suspected belligerent
Israeli Military
Israeli Military position on incident
Not yet assessed

Media from Sources (1)