Conflict

Israel and Gaza

Incident Code

ISPT0869

Location

Vicinity of Al-Quds Hospital, Tal al-Hawa, Gaza, Palestinian territories

Geolocation

31.506332, 34.430104
Accuracy: Exact location (via Airwars)

Airwars Assessment

Last Updated: April 14, 2025

On Saturday, November 4th 2023, at least five people, reportedly waste collection employees and displaced people, were reported injured in an alleged Israeli airstrike outside Al-Quds Hospital in the Tal al-Hawa neighbourhood of Gaza City.

According to Facebook users Hakim Djaramou and Nacer Nacer, a “number of displaced individuals in the hospital” sustained injuries from the attack. Safa News separately reported that five municipal waste collection workers were injured in the incident. Names and other identifying information was not made publicly available, nor was information regarding the severity of the injuries.

Shehab Agency Twitter account reported the incident occurred in front of the gate of Al-Quds Hospital in Tal al-Hawa neighbourhood, southwestern of Gaza City. Facebook user Khalid Hindam stated that the building struck was across the street.

A photo shared by Ahmed Turki on Facebook captured the extent of the damage, showing a collapsed apartment building, destroyed solar panels, and damaged vehicles in the street as people rushed toward the site of the incident.

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

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 injured
5–7

Geolocation Notes

Reports of the incident mention a building opposite of Al-Quds Hospital (مستشفى القدس) in Tal al-Hawa (تل الهوى) being struck. Analysing audio-visual material from sources, we have narrowed the location down to the following exact coordinates: 31.506332, 34.430104.

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Imagery: @ShehabAgency

Imagery: @ShehabAgency

Military Statements

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

Media From Sources (10)