Civilian Casualties

Civilian Casualties

Incident Code

ISPT210624m

Incident date

June 21, 2024

Location

منزل عائلة الشريف في النصيرات, Al Sharif family house, Al Nuseirat camp, Deir al Balah, the Gaza Strip

Airwars assessment

At least two children were injured following an alleged Israeli airstrike on the Al-Sharif family home on Al-Ishrin Street of Nuseirat Refugee Camp on the evening of June 21st 2024.

One child was reported to be in critical condition and receiving intensive care, according to a family source referenced by Media Jihad Taha on Facebook. The same source also confirmed that no one in the home was killed. Video shared by Shehab News Agency and Almnara News show two children–an infant and a young girl–suffering from injuries in the aftermath of the strike.

Those injured in the strike were taken to Al-Awda Hospital, according to a Facebook post from social media agency Gaza Unites Us. In videos shared of the children receiving medical care, the infant is seen being wrapped in an emergency foil blanket, while an oxygen mask is placed on the young girl.

A video taken from afar of the home allegedly being struck was shared on Twitter/X by Khabr News, as well as by other outlets and journalists.

All sources who named a belligerent attributed this strike to the Israeli military.

The incident occured in the evening.

Summary

  • Strike status
    Likely strike
  • Strike type
    Airstrike
  • Infrastructure
    Residential
  • Civilian harm reported
    Yes
  • Civilians reported killed
    Unknown
  • Civilians reported injured
    2
  • 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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Israeli Military Assessment:

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

Summary

  • Strike status
    Likely strike
  • Strike type
    Airstrike
  • Infrastructure
    Residential
  • Civilian harm reported
    Yes
  • Civilians reported killed
    Unknown
  • Civilians reported injured
    2
  • 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 (15) [ collapse]