Conflict

Israel and Gaza

Incident Code

ISPT0515

Location

Al Usra Pharmacy, Gaza, Palestinian territories

Geolocation

31.510374, 34.459870
Accuracy: Exact location (via Airwars)

Airwars Assessment

Last Updated: December 15, 2024

A 30-year-old pharmacist Dr. Ahmed Amer Muhammad Al-Jarjawi (Al-Jurjawi) was killed shortly before 4:34 PM on Monday, the 23rd of October, 2023, by an alleged Israeli airstrike that hit Al-Jarjawi pharmacy owned by him that was located at Al-Shabi’a Junction in the Al-Daraj neighbourhood in central Gaza City, according to personal tributes and reports on Safa.ps News and Palestine TV.

Several social media posts lamented the killing of Al-Jarjawi, with friends, co-workers, and family members describing him as loving, curious, tolerant, kind, servant of the people, and a man with high morals. They added his images where a young smiling bearded man can be seen.

Abed Uljah Aba Sliman posted on social media that the alleged airstrike by the Israeli forces hit the building and the pharmacy, resulting in the killing of Dr. Ahmed Al-Jarjawi. Twitter/X user @Ehabhelou posted an image of the damaged pharmacy building, and identified the location as next to Ramzoun Al-Shabia.

Additionally, Ehab Radi and other social media users emphasized that Dr. Al-Jarjawi was killed inside his pharmacy while providing services to people.

Dr. Ahmed Al-Jarjawi’s name has been reconciled with the Palestinian Ministry of Health list of names of victims released October 26th 2023.

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

Victims

Individuals

Ahmed Amer Al-Jarjawi
30 years old male killed Matched to MoH ID 804314391

Key Information

Military Actor
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
1
1 Man

Geolocation Notes

Reports of the incident mention the Al Usra Pharmacy (صيدلية الأسرة) to the north of Gaza city (غزة). Analysing audio-visual material from sources, we have narrowed the location down to the following exact coordinates: 31.510374, 34.459870.

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Imagery: @Ehabhelou

Military Statements

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

Media From Sources (6)