Conflict

Israel and Gaza 2021

Incident Code

M21ISPT096

Location

وادي السلقا, Wadi Al Salqa, Deir Al Balah, Palestinian territories

Geolocation

31.394674, 34.368668
Accuracy: Town

Airwars Assessment

Last Updated: December 15, 2024

(Previous Incident Code: ISPT096)

Suleinman Issam and a member of the Abu Musa family (age 29) were reported wounded by shelling from an alleged Israeli airstrike in Wadi al-Salq at 8:40 am on May 17th, 2021.

Local sources reported that Suleiman Issam was moderately wounded by the shrapnel from artillery shells targeting the Al-Batound Street in Wadi al-Saqa in Deir al-Balah. He received treatment for his wounds in the Al-Aqsa hospital.

NBD news stated that the member of the Abu Musa family was seriously injured but did not mention whether he was brought to the hospital for treatment.

Various sources that reported on the incident attributed the airstrike to an Israeli reconnaissance plane.

Victims

Individuals

Suleiman Issam سليمان عصام
injured
a member of the Abu Musa family أبو موسى
29 years old injured

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
2
1–2 Men

Geolocation Notes

Reports of the incident mention Al Batoun Street (شارع الباطون), allegedly located in the agricultural town of Wadi Al Salqa (وادي السلقا). Due to limited satellite imagery and information available to Airwars, we were unable to verify the location further. The generic coordinates for Wadi Al Salqa are: 31.394674, 34.368668.

Military Statements

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