On Saturday, 21st June 2025, reports indicated that Imad Abdul Jawad Abu Zureiq al-Kafarneh, a doctor, was killed by alleged Israeli gunfire in the Al-Dhara Hospital area in the Gaza Strip. According to multiple local sources, he went missing while heading towards the hospital before his death, which was later confirmed.

The first reports circulating on social media highlighted the killing of a doctor who was on his way to the hospital. A Facebook post by Mohamed Awad (22nd June 2025) stated that Dr. Imad was killed after disappearing on his way to the hospital. Similarly, Al-Hawaneen Square reported his death after being missing the previous day.

Several family members and acquaintances shared tributes confirming his identity and relationship ties. Sohail Qassem described him as an uncle, expressing grief and prayers for his soul. Abu Abd Dr. Muhammad Abu Zariq referred to him as a brother, friend, and companion, noting the depth of personal loss. Mostafa Alkafarna identified him as his father’s uncle, alleging that he was killed “by the bullets of the treacherous Zionists.” Activist Mohamed Mahmoud reiterated that Dr. Imad was killed after going to the Al-Dhara Hospital area.

Multiple social media sources shared the image of the late Imad, a middle-aged man with short grey hair wearing a white shirt, a black suit and a red tie.

No reports indicated that other civilians were killed or injured in the incident, and details of the exact circumstances of his death remain unclear. The reports converge on the fact that Dr. Imad Abdul Jawad Abu Zureiq al-Kafarneh was the sole identified casualty, with strong emphasis on his role as a doctor and his standing within the local community.