Israel and Gaza 2023

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the Gaza Strip
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Civilian Harm Status
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Infrastructure

Incident date

October 16, 2023

Incident Code

ISPT0275

LOCATION

مخيم النصيرات, Nuseirat camp, Deir Al Balah, the Gaza Strip

On the afternoon of October 16th, a number of people, including a child, were reportedly killed and injured as a result of an alleged Israeli airstrike, which hit the house of the Abu Hassanein family in the Nuseirat refugee camp in the central Gaza Strip. Local sources have only specified the death of the child,

Summary

First published
February 1, 2024
Last updated
July 9, 2024
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Airstrike
Civilian infrastructure
IDP or refugee camp, Residential building
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
2
(1 child)
Civilians reported injured
2
Cause of injury / death
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Airwars civilian harm grading
Fair
Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
Suspected belligerent
Israeli Military
Geolocation
Exact location (via Airwars)
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Incident date

October 17, 2023

Incident Code

ISPT0287

LOCATION

الصفطاوي, Al Saftawi, North Gaza, the Gaza Strip

On Tuesday, October 17, 2023, an Israeli airstrike reportedly hit the Baalousha family home in the Al-Saftawi neighborhood of Gaza City. According to available information, between 15 and 16 civilians from two families were killed, including Muhammad Baalousha, a journalist employed by Palestine Today. Media reports, including Anadolu Agency, cited an unspecified number of civilians

Summary

First published
February 1, 2024
Last updated
July 9, 2024
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Airstrike
Civilian infrastructure
Residential building
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
15 – 16
(4–5 children3 women8 men)
Civilians reported injured
5–10
Cause of injury / death
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Airwars civilian harm grading
Fair
Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
Suspected belligerent
Israeli Military
Named victims
16 named, 2 families identified
Names matched with MoH IDs
4
Geolocation
Neighbourhood/area
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Incident date

November 17, 2023

Incident Code

ISPT1177a

LOCATION

ساحة الشوا, Shawa Square, Gaza, the Gaza Strip

At least 46 people were killed, including women, children and a journalist, and at least five others were injured, including three journalists, by alleged Israeli airstrikes on the Al-Sawaf family home in Shawa Square in the Al-Tiffah neighborhood east of Gaza City at 11:15pm on November 17, 2023. On January 14, 2024, Airwars’ researchers spoke

Summary

First published
February 1, 2024
Last updated
July 9, 2024
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Airstrike
Civilian infrastructure
Residential building
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
46 – 48
(19 children12 women9 men)
Civilians reported injured
5
Cause of injury / death
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Airwars civilian harm grading
Fair
Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
Suspected belligerent
Israeli Military
Named victims
45 named, 1 familiy identified
Geolocation
Nearby landmark
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Incident date

October 17, 2023

Incident Code

ISPT0306

LOCATION

بيت لاهيا, Beit Lahia, North Gaza, the Gaza Strip

At least one person was killed and at least five people injured, one critically, after an alleged Israeli airstrike on the Salem residence in the northern city of Beit Lahia around dawn on October 17th, 2023. Safa News Agency reported the state of injuries, stating that “several” people had been injured and one of these

Summary

First published
February 1, 2024
Last updated
July 9, 2024
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Airstrike
Civilian infrastructure
Residential building
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
1 – 2
Civilians reported injured
5
Cause of injury / death
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Airwars civilian harm grading
Fair
Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
Suspected belligerent
Israeli Military
Geolocation
Town
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Incident date

October 18, 2023

Incident Code

ISPT0313

LOCATION

جوار مسجد صلاح البدوي, Vicinity of Salah Badawi Mosque, Gaza, the Gaza Strip

On the evening of Wednesday, October 18th, 2023, a 14 year old child was killed and four other civilian members of the Abu Shaaban family were injured, including a 9 year old child and a young man who is a US citizen, in an alleged Israeli airstrike on the Tel Hawa residential neighborhood in the

Summary

First published
February 1, 2024
Last updated
July 9, 2024
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Airstrike
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
1
(1 child)
Civilians reported injured
4
Cause of injury / death
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Airwars civilian harm grading
Fair
Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
Suspected belligerent
Israeli Military
Named victims
4 named, 1 familiy identified
Names matched with MoH IDs
1
Geolocation
Nearby landmark
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Incident date

October 18, 2023

Incident Code

ISPT0329

LOCATION

الشيخ عجلين, Sheikh Ajleen, Gaza, the Gaza Strip

Between 30 and 42 people, from a three month old to a 77 year old, were killed and a large number were injured when the home of the Saqa Allah family was reportedly bombed in what was reported to be a “double tap” Israeli airstrike during the night of Wednesday, October 18th 2023. The home

Summary

First published
February 1, 2024
Last updated
July 9, 2024
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Airstrike
Civilian infrastructure
Residential building
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
30 – 42
(4 children9–11 women10 men)
Civilians reported injured
12–24
Cause of injury / death
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Airwars civilian harm grading
Fair
Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
Impact
Healthcare
Impact on services or infrastructure relating to education, health or food supply. See methodology note for details.
Suspected belligerent
Israeli Military
Named victims
16 named, 1 familiy identified
Names matched with MoH IDs
11
Geolocation
Neighbourhood/area
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Incident date

November 20, 2023

Incident Code

ISPT1238

LOCATION

مدرسة البريج في مخيم البريج, Bureij Preparatory School for Boys, Deir Al Balah, the Gaza Strip

At around midday on Monday, November 20th 2023, an alleged Israeli bombing of the Bureij Preparatory School for Boys located in the Block 12 of the Bureij refugee camp in the Gaza Strip reportedly killed at least 12 civilians, including children and women, and injured at least 35 civilians. The school, run by the United

Summary

First published
February 1, 2024
Last updated
July 9, 2024
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Airstrike and/or Artillery
Civilian infrastructure
IDP or refugee camp, School, UN facility
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
12 – 20
(6–10 children2 women)
Civilians reported injured
35
Cause of injury / death
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Airwars civilian harm grading
Fair
Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
Impact
Education
Impact on services or infrastructure relating to education, health or food supply. See methodology note for details.
Suspected belligerent
Israeli Military
Named victims
2 named
Geolocation
Exact location (via Airwars)
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Incident date

October 17, 2023

Incident Code

ISPT0307

LOCATION

بالقرب من مجمع مدينة حمد السكني, Vicinity of Hamad Town Residential Complex, Khan Younis, the Gaza Strip

At least one person was reported killed and a number of others injured after an alleged Israeli airstrike on an apartment in the Hamad Town residential complex in Khan Yunis on October 17th, 2023. Neither identification for the deceased, not the exact number of injuries sustained was publicly reported. Only one source attributed the airstrike

Summary

First published
February 1, 2024
Last updated
July 9, 2024
Strike status
Single source claim
Strike type
Airstrike
Civilian infrastructure
Residential building
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
1
Civilians reported injured
2
Cause of injury / death
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Airwars civilian harm grading
Weak
Single source claim, though sometimes featuring significant information.
Suspected belligerent
Israeli Military
Geolocation
Nearby landmark
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Incident date

October 17, 2023

Incident Code

ISPT0296

LOCATION

مخيم المغازي, Al Maghazi camp, Deir Al Balah, the Gaza Strip

​​On Tuesday, October 17th, 2023, six civilians, including a baby, were reportedly injured and two were killed as a result of an alleged Israeli airstrike on a residential apartment in Al-Nada Building in Al-Maghazi Camp, in the central Gaza strip. Local sources, including Palestine News, reported that there were a number of people killed and

Summary

First published
February 1, 2024
Last updated
July 9, 2024
Strike status
Single source claim
Strike type
Airstrike
Civilian infrastructure
IDP or refugee camp, Residential building
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
2
Civilians reported injured
6
Cause of injury / death
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Airwars civilian harm grading
Fair
Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
Suspected belligerent
Israeli Military
Geolocation
Town
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Incident date

October 19, 2023

Incident Code

ISPT0333

LOCATION

محيط مسجد الصالحين, Vicinity of al Salehin Mosque, Rafah, the Gaza Strip

Around 10:26 PM on Thursday, October 19th 2023, at least 35 identified civilians belonging to Al-Sharafi and Hassouna families were killed, among them at least 14 women and 14 children, including two elderly women, a mother with her three children, five siblings and a pregnant mother of two, and others were wounded in an alleged

Summary

First published
February 1, 2024
Last updated
July 9, 2024
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Airstrike
Civilian infrastructure
Religious Institution, Residential building
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
35
(14 children14 women6 men)
Civilians reported injured
2
Cause of injury / death
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Airwars civilian harm grading
Fair
Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
Suspected belligerent
Israeli Military
Named victims
34 named, 3 families identified
Names matched with MoH IDs
32
Geolocation
Nearby landmark
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Incident date

October 18, 2023

Incident Code

ISPT0324

LOCATION

المغراقة, Al Mughraqa, Gaza, the Gaza Strip

Three people were reported to have been killed by an alleged Israeli airstrike on the Abdel Salam residence in the Al Mughraqa area of the central Gaza Strip on October 18th, 2023. While several sources reporting that the home of the Abdel Salem family had been struck, identification details have not been publicly released, and

Summary

First published
February 1, 2024
Last updated
July 9, 2024
Strike status
Single source claim
Strike type
Airstrike and/or Artillery
Civilian infrastructure
Residential building
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
3
Cause of injury / death
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Airwars civilian harm grading
Weak
Single source claim, though sometimes featuring significant information.
Suspected belligerent
Israeli Military
Geolocation
Town
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Incident date

October 17, 2023

Incident Code

ISPT0283

LOCATION

مخيم خان يونس, Khan Younis refugee camp, Khan Younis, the Gaza Strip

At 4:30 am on Tuesday, October 17, 2023, between 15 and 40 civilians were killed and dozens more were injured in an alleged Israeli airstrike that hit the al-Lamdani family house in the Khan Yunis refugee camp in the Gaza Strip. Facebook posts by family members reported the names of the civilians that were killed:

Summary

First published
February 1, 2024
Last updated
July 9, 2024
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Airstrike
Civilian infrastructure
IDP or refugee camp, Residential building
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
15 – 41
(4–12 children5 women5 men)
Civilians reported injured
12–24
Cause of injury / death
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Airwars civilian harm grading
Fair
Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
Suspected belligerent
Israeli Military
Named victims
23 named, 1 familiy identified
Names matched with MoH IDs
11
Geolocation
Town
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Incident date

October 20, 2023

Incident Code

ISPT0393

LOCATION

الأمل, al Amal, Khan Younis, the Gaza Strip

Around 5 AM on Friday, October 20, 2023, an alleged Israeli airstrike hit a home belonging to the journalist Rami Khreis located in the al-Amal neighborhood, west of the town of Khan Yunis in the Gaza Strip, reportedly killing his seven-year old son Abdul Rahman Rami Mahmoud Khreis, and injuring 12 family members, including his

Summary

First published
February 1, 2024
Last updated
July 9, 2024
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Airstrike
Civilian infrastructure
Residential building
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
1 – 2
(1 child1 woman)
Civilians reported injured
12
Cause of injury / death
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Airwars civilian harm grading
Fair
Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
Suspected belligerent
Israeli Military
Named victims
2 named
Names matched with MoH IDs
1
Geolocation
Neighbourhood/area
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Incident date

October 11, 2023

Incident Code

ISPT0121

LOCATION

الشيخ رضوان, Sheikh Radwan, Gaza, the Gaza Strip

A woman was reportedly killed on Radwan street on October 11th 2023, her son, an Egyptian citizen from Cairo, Abdullah Mohammed Fares, was injured in the incident alongside his children. Fares had arrived in Gaza a week prior to visit his wife’s family. He has since been campaigning for the Egyptian government to secure his

Summary

First published
January 1, 2024
Last updated
July 19, 2024
Strike status
Contested strike
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
1
(1 woman)
Civilians reported injured
3
Airwars civilian harm grading
Contested
Competing claims of responsibility e.g. multiple belligerents, or casualties also attributed to ground forces.
Suspected belligerents
Israeli Military, Palestinian Militants
Named victims
4 named, 1 familiy identified
Geolocation
Neighbourhood/area
View Incident

Incident date

October 14, 2023

Incident Code

ISPT0195

LOCATION

مخيم الشاطئ, Al Shati Camp, Gaza, the Gaza Strip

At least 18 people were killed and 100 others were wounded in an alleged Israeli airstrike on Hamid Street, in the al-Shati camp of the Gaza Strip on October 14th, 2023. Many of the victims were members of the al-Ghoul family. The al-Ghoul family lost 11 relatives in the bombing. Hatem Jumaa al-Ghoul (51) was

Summary

First published
January 1, 2024
Last updated
July 9, 2024
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Airstrike
Civilian infrastructure
IDP or refugee camp, Residential building
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
18 – 28
(4 children5 women8 men)
Civilians reported injured
100
Cause of injury / death
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Airwars civilian harm grading
Fair
Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
Suspected belligerent
Israeli Military
Named victims
18 named, 3 families identified
Names matched with MoH IDs
16
Geolocation
Exact location (via Airwars)
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Incident date

October 10, 2023

Incident Code

ISPT0099

LOCATION

جوار مسجد الجولاني, Vicinity of al Julani Mosque, Gaza, the Gaza Strip

In the afternoon of Tuesday, October 10th 2023, the Marouf family house located behind Al-Rayes School and near Al-Julani Mosque in Al-Tuffah neighborhood in Gaza City was allegedly hit by an Israeli bombing that reportedly killed between two and three family members, including one woman. Seven civilians were pulled alive from the rubble while some

Summary

First published
January 1, 2024
Last updated
July 9, 2024
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Airstrike
Civilian infrastructure
Marketplace, Religious Institution, Residential building, School
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
2 – 3
(1 woman1 man)
Cause of injury / death
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Airwars civilian harm grading
Fair
Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
Impact
Food,Healthcare
Impact on services or infrastructure relating to education, health or food supply. See methodology note for details.
Suspected belligerent
Israeli Military
Named victims
2 named, 1 familiy identified
Names matched with MoH IDs
2
Geolocation
Nearby landmark
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Incident date

October 14, 2023

Incident Code

ISPT0189a

LOCATION

عائلة الطهراوي شمال رفح, Al Tahrawi family north of Rafah, Rafah, the Gaza Strip

At dawn on October 14th 2023, an alleged Israeli airstrike hit the al-Tahrawi family home on Hamid Street in the Beach Camp area, north of Rafah city in the Gaza Strip, reportedly killing three civilians: a grandfather, 64 year old Kamal Abdul Rahman al-Tahrawi, and his young grandsons, 18 year old Kamal Saher al-Tahrawi and 16 year

Summary

First published
January 1, 2024
Last updated
July 9, 2024
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Airstrike
Civilian infrastructure
Residential building
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
3
(1 child2 men)
Civilians reported injured
1
Cause of injury / death
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Airwars civilian harm grading
Fair
Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
Suspected belligerent
Israeli Military
Named victims
3 named, 1 familiy identified
Names matched with MoH IDs
3
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Incident date

October 10, 2023

Incident Code

ISPT0102g

LOCATION

بني سهيلا, Bani Suheila, Khan Younis, the Gaza Strip

On the 10th of October 2023, the wife of Musab Al Buraim – the media spokesman for the Islamic Jihad Movement – and three other civilians were reportedly killed and others were injured in an alleged Israeli airstrike on the Al-Buraim family home in Bani Suhaila, in the south of the Gaza Strip. Several different

Summary

First published
January 1, 2024
Last updated
July 9, 2024
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Airstrike
Civilian infrastructure
Residential building
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
4
(1 woman)
Civilians reported injured
2
Cause of injury / death
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Airwars civilian harm grading
Fair
Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
Suspected belligerent
Israeli Military
Suspected target
Palestinian Forces
Named victims
1 named
Geolocation
Town
View Incident

Incident date

October 20, 2023

Incident Code

ISPT0406

LOCATION

محيط مسجد الرحمن, Vicinity of Al Rahman Mosque, Deir Al Balah, the Gaza Strip

On October 20th, 2023, at least two civilians were killed – one woman and one girl, both from the al-Silak family – by an alleged Israeli airstrike near Al-Rahman Mosque in the Al-Maskar area in Deir Al-Balah. The victims were taken to Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital. @ShehabAgency and @F24online reported three victims of the bombing, among

Summary

First published
January 1, 2024
Last updated
July 19, 2024
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Airstrike and/or Artillery
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
2 – 3
(1 child1–2 women)
Cause of injury / death
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Airwars civilian harm grading
Fair
Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
Suspected belligerent
Israeli Military
Named victims
2 named, 1 familiy identified
Geolocation
Nearby landmark
View Incident

Incident date

October 13, 2023

Incident Code

ISPT0181

LOCATION

منزل عائلة الزرد, al-Zard residence, Gaza Strip, the Gaza Strip

A preacher affiliated with Hamas, Dr. Wael Mohieddin Sayed al-Zard, died due to injuries sustained in an alleged Israeli airstrike on his home, which occurred on October 13th, 2023. He was found under the rubble and initially reported to have only moderate injuries. However, he was hospitalised and died days later, on October 16th, 2023.

Summary

First published
January 1, 2024
Last updated
July 9, 2024
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Airstrike
Civilian infrastructure
Residential building
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
1 – 2
Civilians reported injured
2
Cause of injury / death
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Airwars civilian harm grading
Fair
Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
Suspected belligerent
Israeli Military
Named victims
1 named
Names matched with MoH IDs
1
View Incident

Incident date

October 13, 2023

Incident Code

ISPT0175

LOCATION

شارع صلاح الدين والرشيد، بين دوار الدولة ودوار الكويت, Salah Al Din and Al Rashid streets, between the State Roundabout and the Kuwait Roundabout, Gaza, the Gaza Strip

Between 15:30 and 17:20 on Friday October 13th 2023, at least 12 civilians, including three women and three children, were killed in alleged Israeli airstrikes and/or artillery strikes. The strikes hit a convoy of citizens fleeing northern Gaza after instructions from the Israeli military to evacuate. Some reports said the number of civilians killed might

Summary

First published
January 1, 2024
Last updated
July 19, 2024
Strike status
Contested strike
Strike type
Airstrike and/or Artillery
Civilian infrastructure
Humanitarian evacuation
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
12 – 71
(3 children3 women6 men)
Civilians reported injured
150–201
Cause of injury / death
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Airwars civilian harm grading
Contested
Competing claims of responsibility e.g. multiple belligerents, or casualties also attributed to ground forces.
Suspected belligerents
Israeli Military, Palestinian Militants
Named victims
12 named, 2 families identified
Names matched with MoH IDs
6
Geolocation
Exact location (other)
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Incident date

October 15, 2023

Incident Code

ISPT0220

LOCATION

جوار مسجد خالد بن الوليد, Vicinity of Khaled bin al Walid Mosque, Khan Younis, the Gaza Strip

On Sunday, October 15th 2023, two civilians were injured by an alleged Israeli airstrike in the vicinity of the home of Abdel al-Abadia near the Khaled bin al-Walid Mosque in al-Qarara, east of Khan Yunis, Gaza Strip. The Palestinian Information Center, along with Palestine Today TV, TV Manar, and Sama News Agency reported about the

Summary

First published
January 1, 2024
Last updated
July 9, 2024
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Airstrike
Civilian infrastructure
Religious Institution, Residential building
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
Unknown
Civilians reported injured
2
Cause of injury / death
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Airwars civilian harm grading
Fair
Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
Suspected belligerent
Israeli Military
Geolocation
Nearby landmark
View Incident

Incident date

October 14, 2023

Incident Code

ISPT0200b

LOCATION

الزيتون, Zeitoun, Gaza, the Gaza Strip

On Saturday, October 14th 2023, at least 27 members of the Malika family including 11 women, two of whom were pregnant, were killed in an alleged Israeli airstrike on a house belonging to the Malika family in the Al Zeitoun neighborhood southeast of Gaza. Malek Malika, a relative of the family, mourned the death of

Summary

First published
January 1, 2024
Last updated
July 9, 2024
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Airstrike
Civilian infrastructure
Residential building
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
27
(7–8 children11–12 women7 men)
Cause of injury / death
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Airwars civilian harm grading
Fair
Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
Suspected belligerent
Israeli Military
Named victims
27 named, 1 familiy identified
Names matched with MoH IDs
24
Geolocation
Neighbourhood/area
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Incident date

October 20, 2023

Incident Code

ISPT0407

LOCATION

الجنينة, Al Geneina, Rafah, the Gaza Strip

Around 3:46 PM on Friday, 20 October 2023, an alleged Israeli airstrike on the Al Arja family house located on George Khalaf Adnan Abu Za Street near the cemetery in Al Janina neighborhood in the town of Rafah, Gaza strip, reportedly killed five civilians and injured between three and seven civilians. The Palestinian Information Center

Summary

First published
January 1, 2024
Last updated
July 9, 2024
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Airstrike
Civilian infrastructure
Residential building
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
5
Civilians reported injured
3–7
Cause of injury / death
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Airwars civilian harm grading
Fair
Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
Suspected belligerent
Israeli Military
Geolocation
Neighbourhood/area
View Incident

Incident date

October 13, 2023

Incident Code

ISPT0182

LOCATION

بني سهيلا, Bani Suheila, Khan Younis, the Gaza Strip

At least 15 people, including at least one child and four women, one of whom was pregnant, were killed and 15 others were injured in an alleged Israeli airstrike on the al-Ela residence in Bani Suhila in Khan Younis on October 13th, 2023. The Rakab family posted the names of 14 civilians killed during the

Summary

First published
January 1, 2024
Last updated
July 9, 2024
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Airstrike
Civilian infrastructure
Residential building
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
15
(1–2 children4 women8–9 men)
Civilians reported injured
15
Cause of injury / death
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Airwars civilian harm grading
Fair
Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
Suspected belligerent
Israeli Military
Named victims
15 named, 1 familiy identified
Names matched with MoH IDs
13
Geolocation
Town
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Incident date

October 15, 2023

Incident Code

ISPT0221

LOCATION

مخيم النصيرات 5, Al Nuseirat Camp 5, Deir Al Balah, the Gaza Strip

On Sunday, October 15th 2023, at least 22 civilian members of the Al-Taweel family, including nine women and seven children, were reportedly killed and an unknown number were wounded in an alleged Israeli airstrike on the house of the al-Taweel family in Camp 5, Nuseirat, central Gaza strip. Khalil al Ghafari stated that the house

Summary

First published
January 1, 2024
Last updated
July 9, 2024
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Airstrike
Civilian infrastructure
IDP or refugee camp, Residential building
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
22
(7 children9 women6 men)
Civilians reported injured
2
Cause of injury / death
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Airwars civilian harm grading
Fair
Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
Suspected belligerent
Israeli Military
Named victims
22 named, 1 familiy identified
Names matched with MoH IDs
13
Geolocation
Exact location (via Airwars)
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Incident date

October 17, 2023

Incident Code

ISPT0290

LOCATION

جوار مستشفى الكويتي, Vicinity of al Kuwaiti Hospital, Rafah, the Gaza Strip

On Tuesday morning, October 17 2023, between 12 and 28 civilians were reported killed, including at least 2 children, and others were injured in an alleged Israeli airstrike on a five-storey house behind the al-Kuwaiti hospital in the city of Rafah, southern Gaza. While one source on social media claimed that there were 12 killed

Summary

First published
January 1, 2024
Last updated
July 9, 2024
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Airstrike
Civilian infrastructure
Healthcare facility, Residential building
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
12 – 28
(2 children)
Civilians reported injured
2
Cause of injury / death
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Airwars civilian harm grading
Fair
Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
Impact
Healthcare
Impact on services or infrastructure relating to education, health or food supply. See methodology note for details.
Suspected belligerent
Israeli Military
Geolocation
Nearby landmark
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Incident date

October 17, 2023

Incident Code

ISPT0293

LOCATION

الشيخ رضوان, Sheikh Radwan, Gaza, the Gaza Strip

On Tuesday, October 17th, 2023, an alleged Israeli airstrike on the Haniyeh family house located in the Sheikh Radwan neighborhood in Gaza City resulted in the death of at least 14 members of the Haniyeh family, while a large number of family members sustained moderate injuries, according to Gaza Now Facebook post. Many of those

Summary

First published
January 1, 2024
Last updated
July 19, 2024
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Airstrike
Civilian infrastructure
Residential building
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
14
(1–2 children1–3 men)
Civilians reported injured
12–24
Cause of injury / death
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Airwars civilian harm grading
Fair
Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
Suspected belligerent
Israeli Military
Suspected target
Palestinian Forces
Named victims
4 named, 1 familiy identified
Names matched with MoH IDs
1
Geolocation
Neighbourhood/area
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Incident date

October 20, 2023

Incident Code

ISPT0401

LOCATION

عبسان الكبيرة, Abasan Al Kabira, Khan Younis, the Gaza Strip

Around 12:00 in the afternoon on Friday, October 20th 2023, an alleged Israeli airstrike on a car carrying farmers in the Abasan Al-Kabira area in the town of Khan Yunis reportedly killed three civilians, all of them men. Shehab agency and other news agencies reported on the incident, and journalist Ahmad Qudeih provided the names

Summary

First published
January 1, 2024
Last updated
July 9, 2024
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Airstrike
Civilian infrastructure
Agriculture
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
3
(3 men)
Cause of injury / death
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Airwars civilian harm grading
Fair
Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
Impact
Food
Impact on services or infrastructure relating to education, health or food supply. See methodology note for details.
Suspected belligerent
Israeli Military
Named victims
3 named
Names matched with MoH IDs
3
Geolocation
Town
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Incident date

October 10, 2023

Incident Code

ISPT0102p

LOCATION

منزل عائلة خلف في عمارة بابل شارع المؤسسات, Babel Building in Al Mouasasat Street (Institutions street) close to the port, Gaza city, Gaza, the Gaza Strip

On Tuesday October 10th 2023, at least seven civilians, including three journalists, were killed, and at least two civilians were injured in an alleged Israeli airstrike on the Babel building in al Mouasasat Street (Institution Street) close to the port in Gaza City in the Gaza Strip. According to a Facebook post by Saeleem Hosny,

Summary

First published
January 1, 2024
Last updated
July 9, 2024
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Airstrike
Civilian infrastructure
Residential building
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
7 – 9
(7 men)
Civilians reported injured
2–10
Cause of injury / death
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Airwars civilian harm grading
Fair
Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
Suspected belligerent
Israeli Military
Suspected target
Palestinian Forces
Named victims
9 named, 2 families identified
Names matched with MoH IDs
5
Belligerents reported killed
1
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