Conflict

Israel and Gaza 2021

Incident Code

M21ISPT009

Location

قرب دوار الدحدوح, Vicinity of Al Dahdouh roundabout, Gaza, Palestinian territories

Geolocation

31.500907, 34.433962
Accuracy: Nearby landmark

Airwars Assessment

Last Updated: December 15, 2024

(Previous Incident Code: ISPT009)

Between one and two civilians were injured in alleged Israeli airstrikes or drone strikes on agricultural land near Al Dahdouh roundabout south of Gaza City on May 11, 2021.

A tweet from @asefa2020 identified that “a young man was injured as a result of being targeted by a reconnaissance aircraft in the Dahdouh roundabout area, south of Gaza City”.

@gaza_newss reported a different toll, posting about “the transfer of two injuries as a result of being targeted by the occupation warplanes at the Al-Dahdouh Roundabout area”.

“Quds Press” correspondent further identified the area that the strike occurred as the “Tal al-Hawa” neighborhood, south of Gaza City and Amad News added that the strike was on “agricultural land behind the Yassin water station.”

All of the sources that reported on the incident attributed the strikes to Israel.

Key Information

Military Actor
Strike Type
Airstrike (Drone Strike)
Strike Status
Likely strike
Civilian Harm Reported
Yes
Civilian Harm Status
Fair
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Civilians reported injured
1–2
1 Man

Geolocation Notes

Reports of the incident mention the Al Dahdouh (الدحدوح) roundabout in Tel Al Hawa (تل الهوى) for which the generic coordinates are: 31.500907, 34.433962. Due to limited satellite imagery and information available to Airwars, we were unable to verify the location further.

Military Statements

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