Conflict

Israel and Gaza 2021

Incident Code

M21ISPT080

Location

الفخاري, Al Fukhari, Khan Younis, Palestinian territories

Geolocation

31.295445, 34.333152
Accuracy: Town

Airwars Assessment

Last Updated: December 15, 2024

(Previous Incident Code: ISPT080)

An Israeli missile struck an area adjacent to civilian homes in Al-Fukhari, east of Khan Yunis, resulting in the injury of two civilians according to multiple sources.

Several sources reported the type of attack as a shelling, whilst two sources reported that an Israeli drone had launched a missile targeting a group of civilians. The two injured civilians were reportedly moderately injured and were taken by ambulance to hospital for treatment.

Two sources reported that the incident occurred at approximately 10.10pm

Key Information

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

Geolocation Notes

Reports of the incident mention the town of Al Fukhari (الفخاري), for which the generic coordinates are: 31.295445, 34.333152. 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