ISPT0628 – October 26, 2023

Airwars Assessment

Last Updated: December 15, 2024

Safa News reported that one civilian died and seven others were injured after a bombardment on the Abu Amer family home on the 25th of October 2023.

No further details were given about the condition of those who were injured, and no identifying factors–including names–have been released.

Although other sources also mention the incident, all posts repeat the information provided by Safa. As no belligerent was named, this incident has been graded as a contested strike.

Victims

Individuals

Watin Muhammad Salem al-Hashash وتين محمد سالم الحشاش

2 years old female killed Matched to MoH ID 442361580

Key Information

Country

Palestinian territories

Military Actor

Israeli Military

Strike Type

Airstrike and/or Artillery

Strike Status

Contested strike

Civilian Harm Reported

Yes

Civilian Harm Status

Contested

Causes of Death / Injury

Heavy weapons and explosive munitions

Civilians reported killed

1 Child

Civilians reported injured

Geolocation Notes

Reports of the incident mention the neighbourhood of Al Shaboura (الشابورة) in Rafah (رفح). Due to limited satellite imagery and information available to Airwars, we were unable to verify the location further. The generic coordinates for Al Shaboura are: 31.284167, 34.258333.

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