ISPT0421 – October 21, 2023

Airwars Assessment

Last Updated: December 15, 2024

On Saturday morning, 21st October 2023, an alleged Israeli strike hit the al-Jakhlab family home behind al-Muttaqin Mosque in central Khan Yunis, in the southern Gaza Strip, resulting in several deaths and injuries.

Initial reportage from Shehab Agency stated that there were “martyrs and wounded” as a result of the alleged strike. A number of sources state there were several injuries as a result of the bombing on the house. Journalist Ahmed Haider al-Azizi tweeted that “Several injuries arrived at Nasser Hospital as a result of” the alleged bombing. A video shared by Quds network showed three injured individuals being carried on stretchers into the hospital.

No precise figure for the number of deaths or injuries is given, but a number of sources show images of civilians injured in the strike.

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

Key Information

Country

Palestinian territories

Military Actor

Israeli Military

Strike Type

Airstrike

Strike Status

Likely strike

Civilian Harm Reported

Yes

Civilian Harm Status

Fair

Causes of Death / Injury

Heavy weapons and explosive munitions

Civilians reported killed

Civilians reported injured

2–3

Geolocation Notes

Reports of the incident mention the vicinity of al Muttaqin Mosque (مسجد المتقين) in Khan Younis (خان يونس). Analysing audio-visual material from sources, we have narrowed the location down to the following exact coordinates: 31.345758, 34.300894.

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