Civilian Casualties

Civilian Casualties

Incident Code

ISPT0556

Incident date

October 24, 2023

Location

منزل لعائلة النواجحة في حي الأمل بخانيونس, Al-Amal neighborhood in Khan Younis, Khan Younis, the Gaza Strip

Airwars assessment

On Tuesday, October 24th, 2023, an Israeli aircraft allegedly bombed a house for the Al-Nawajah family in the Al-Amal neighbourhood in Khan Yunis. According to reports, three civilians were killed, and between 10 and 16 others were injured in the attack. No further information regarding identification has been made public.

The house, across the street from the Al-Hilal Hospital and near to both the Red Crescent headquarters and Al-Rahma mosque, appeared completely demolished. Images of civilians and Red Crescent volunteers searching the rubble for casualties were shared by Twitter/X user @myreturnnet. One image shows a man carrying two children away from the scene, apparently unharmed. Another photograph, shared by user @DabeCerocool001, shows four men carrying an injured man from his limbs.

Both Shehab Agency and Palinfo News reported that three people were killed, but did not include specifics. Many other sources reported that 15 had been injured, with one source @hamza198708 claiming 16 had been wounded. Facebook user Basma al-Farra reported all casualties were taken to the Nasser Hospital.

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

The local time of the incident is unknown.

Summary

  • Strike status
    Likely strike
  • Strike type
    Airstrike
  • Civilian infrastructure
    Residential building
  • Civilian harm reported
    Yes
  • Civilians reported killed
    3
  • Civilians reported injured
    10–16
  • Cause of injury / death
    Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
  • Airwars civilian harm grading
    Fair
    Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
  • Suspected belligerent
    Israeli Military

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Media
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    Source: @myreturnnet
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    Source: @myreturnnet
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    Source: @myreturnnet
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    Source: @myreturnnet
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    Source: @nesnajah
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    Source: @nesnajah
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    Source: @nesnajah
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    Source: @nesnajah
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    Source: @DabeCerocool001
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    Source: @DabeCerocool001

Israeli Military Assessment:

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

Summary

  • Strike status
    Likely strike
  • Strike type
    Airstrike
  • Civilian infrastructure
    Residential building
  • Civilian harm reported
    Yes
  • Civilians reported killed
    3
  • Civilians reported injured
    10–16
  • Cause of injury / death
    Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
  • Airwars civilian harm grading
    Fair
    Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
  • Suspected belligerent
    Israeli Military

Sources (9) [ collapse]