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At least 10 or 11 members of the al-Dariwi family, including two women and two children, were reportedly killed while a number of family members were also injured in an alleged Israeli airstrike on the evening of Monday, 23 October 2023, which struck their home in the town of Beit Lahia, northern Gaza Strip.
Initial reports, including one by the Palestinian Information Center that was posted on Twitter/X at 11:33 PM local time, claimed that seven people had been killed in the attack.
The reported figure of 11 was given in a video posted by al-Arabiya Jordan where a woman now staying in Jordan mourns the passing of 11 of her family members as a result of an alleged Israeli airstrike.
Al-Wasat news and Palestinian Information Center reported that some people were injured in the attack and taken to the Indonesian Hospital for treatment.
Social media tributes by relatives and friends helped Airwars to identify the names of the ten victims.
83-year-old Hajj Hassan Fawzi al-Dariwi was reportedly killed along with two of his sons, Iyad Hassan Fawzi al-Dariwi (Abu Batoul) and 50-year-old Ayman Hassan Fawzi al-Dariwi.
Ayman’s wife, Umm al-Hassan al-Dariwi was killed alongside their four sons, 24-year-old Muhammad Ayman Hassan al-Dariwi, 15-year-old Abdullah Ayman Hassan al-Dariwi, 10-year-old Yamen Ayman Hassan al-Dariwi and Hassan Ayman Hassan al-Dariwi whose age is unknown, but, according to the images, appeared to be in his 20s.
Multiple posts on social media asked for prayers for the injured Hassan Ayman Hassan al-Dariwi who was in hospital following the attack. Further sources suggested that he did not survive his injuries.
29-year-old Rafiq Nassim Shehadeh Abu al-Anzain (Abu Nassim) and his wife, a member of the al-Dariwi family were also reported as dead as a result of the attack.
A woman or girl named Abeer may have also been killed in the alleged incident as this name was found in a tribute Facebook post to the victims shared by Mohammad Hasanat, however the family relation and age of this victim are not known. She may be 23-year-old Abeer Fawzi Hasan Al-Dariwi, a name found on the Ministry of Health list of fatalities.
Many friends and family posted in mourning for Rafiq Nassim Abu al-Anzain, including his cousin Ahmad al-Hirsh, who wrote in a Facebook post that Rafiq had visited them only that morning to see his mother who was staying with them. Ahmad Aziz wrote about Rafiq as “the good-natured neighbour and friend.”
Shadi Masoud on Facebook wrote that the late Iyad was his co-worker, sharing an image of a Iyad. Mohammad Jamal also mourned the death of Iyad, writing “My friend and lover, Iyad. How kind you were to your parents.” He shared an image of Iyad dressed in a green T-shirt and warmly embracing his smiling father.
On November 23rd, Iyad’s friend Mohammad Jamal posted a heart-wrenching tribute to his friend, sharing a picture with him and saying “My dearest people, my beloved Iyad Hassan Al-Dariwi… You left this world and my memories will remain with you as long as I live… It is difficult to part with you, I swear, my friend and brother.”
Tayseer Zaqout remembered Ayman al-Dariwi in his post, saying that Ayman used to have a kind heart and a smile. He shared an image of the late Ayman – a middle-aged man with a beard, in black sunglasses and a black shirt, smiling at the camera.
Mahmoud Naeem Hammoude posted an image of Hassan Ayman Hassan al-Dariwi, holding up a peace sign and a yellow flag at a Fatah rally.
The official Facebook page for the Fatah Youth Movement posted a tribute to its two members, Muhammad Ayman Hassan al-Dariwi and Hassan Ayman Hassan al-Dariwi. The post referred to the brothers as heroes.
While both brothers appear to be politically active, there is no evidence to suggest they were militants.
Facebook account of Raya FM shared a graphic video which was later reposted by other social media users, showing how the bodies of the victims were brought to a hospital and wrapped in white shrouds.
Multiple sources reported that the incident took place without prior warning.
Where possible, Airwars has matched names with the Palestinian Ministry of Health list of nearly 7000 victims’ names and ID numbers released on October 26th, 2023.
Where sources identified the belligerent, all sources attributed the strike to the Israeli military.
The incident occured in the evening.
The victims were named as:
Family members (11)
Geolocation notes
Reports of the incident mention the town of Beit Lahia (بيت لاهيا), for which the generic coordinates are: 31.551277, 34.509233. Due to limited satellite imagery and information available to Airwars, we were unable to verify the location further.
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