Conflict

Israel and Gaza

Incident Code

ISPT210625o

Location

 مخيمات النزوح في مواصي خانيونس  , Displacement camps in Mawasi, Khan Yunis, Khan Younis, Palestinian territories

Airwars Assessment

Last Updated: October 24, 2025

On Saturday, 21st June 2025, a young girl was reported killed in the displacement camps in Mawasi, Khan Yunis in the Gaza Strip after being allegedly hit by gunfire, with sources referring to a potential sniper. Multiple local sources stated that she was playing in the sand when she was hit.

Social media posts first highlighted the incident on 21st June. Individuals such as Saed Apo Kinan and Anis Hima both reported that the child was “directly targeted” by sniper fire while playing in the camps. Similarly, posts by Mohamed Awad and Asmaa Taha reiterated that she was killed under the same circumstances, emphasising the direct nature of the targeting.

The reports consistently describe the victim as a girl, though her identity and name were not provided. There were no indications of additional casualties or injuries associated with this incident.

As no source identified the belligerent, Airwars has graded this incident as “contested.”

Key Information

Military Actor
Strike Type
Ground operation
Strike Status
Contested strike
Civilian Harm Reported
Yes
Civilian Harm Status
Contested
Causes of Death / Injury
Small arms and light weapons
Civilians reported killed
1
1 Child

Military Statements

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

Media From Sources (2)