Israel and Gaza 2023

Satellite imagery, screenshot from Google Earth, October 2023

Belligerent
Israeli Military
Country
the Gaza Strip
start date
end date
Civilian Harm Status
Belligerent Assessment
Declassified Documents
Infrastructure

Incident date

October 17, 2023

Incident Code

ISPT0345

LOCATION

مسجد شهداء الأقصى بمخيم النصيرات وسط قطاع غزة, Al-Aqsa Martyrs Mosque in the Nuseirat refugee camp in the central Gaza Strip, Gaza, the Gaza Strip

At least two people were killed and many more, including women and children, were reportedly injured on October 17th or 18th 2023, when the Al-Aqsa Martyrs Mosque near the Ain Jalut towers in the Nuseirat camp, in the central Gaza Strip, was allegedly bombed by an Israeli military aircraft. Al Quds News Agency reported that

Summary

First published
April 1, 2024
Last updated
July 9, 2024
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Airstrike
Civilian infrastructure
IDP or refugee camp, Religious Institution
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
2
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
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Incident date

October 21, 2023

Incident Code

ISPT0427

LOCATION

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

On October 21st 2023, it was reported that an unknown number of children were injured after an alleged Israeli airstrike on the Sobh family home near the market area of Beit Lahia in the northern Gaza Strip. Although sources illustrated that children were injured, sources do not refer to any civilians killed in this incident.

Summary

First published
April 1, 2024
Last updated
July 9, 2024
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Airstrike
Civilian infrastructure
Marketplace, Residential building
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
Unknown
Civilians reported injured
7–11
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
1 named
Geolocation
Town
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Incident date

October 22, 2023

Incident Code

ISPT0452

LOCATION

طلال السلطان, Tal al Sultan, Rafah, the Gaza Strip

An alleged Israeli bombardment killed at least 25 civilians, including members of the Tabasi, al-Hams and Abu Younis families, on the 22nd of October 2023, in the Tal Al-Sultan area in the west of Rafah in Gaza. The number of injured civilians remains unknown and some were still stuck under the rubble at the time

Summary

First published
April 1, 2024
Last updated
July 9, 2024
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Airstrike
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
25
(11–13 children5 women7–9 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
27 named, 3 families identified
Names matched with MoH IDs
20
Geolocation
Neighbourhood/area
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Incident date

October 22, 2023

Incident Code

ISPT0463

LOCATION

المجزرة الإسرائيلية بمنطقة الالباني و محيط منطقة الترنس وسط مخيم جباليا  شمال قطاع غزة,, Al-Ternis area and Al-Albani Mosque in the middle of the Jabalia camp, North Gaza, the Gaza Strip

On the 22nd of October, 2023, at least 24 civilians, including a number of women and children, were killed, and at least 27 others, including at least four children, were injured when an alleged Israeli bombardment hit two houses: that of the Qadous family and that of the Abu Saada family in the Al-Ternis area

Summary

First published
May 1, 2024
Last updated
July 9, 2024
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Airstrike and/or Artillery
Civilian infrastructure
IDP or refugee camp, Residential building
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
24 – 30
(7–12 children6–9 women5–7 men)
Civilians reported injured
27
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
24 named, 2 families identified
Names matched with MoH IDs
8
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Incident date

October 18, 2023

Incident Code

ISPT0359a

LOCATION

دير البلح, Deir al Balah, Deir Al Balah, the Gaza Strip

At approximately 7:30pm on Wednesday, October 18th 2023, a home sheltering the Musa family on Abu Arif Street in Deir al-Balah collapsed due to alleged Israeli airstrikes, killing between eight and more than 30 people. 65-year old Hiam Musa was, at the time of writing, the only person to be named as having been killed

Summary

First published
October 18, 2023
Last updated
June 6, 2024
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Airstrike
Civilian infrastructure
Residential building
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
8 – 31
(2–18 children2–18 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
1 named
Names matched with MoH IDs
1
Geolocation
City
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Incident date

October 22, 2023

Incident Code

ISPT0480

LOCATION

منزلا لعائلة "أبو العمرين" في حي الشيخ رضوان بمدينة غزة, House of Abu Al-Amrain family in Sheikh Radwan neighbourhood in Gaza City, Gaza, the Gaza Strip

On Sunday, October 22nd 2023, the home of the Abu Al-Omrain family in Sheikh Radwan neighbourhood, northern Gaza Strip, was allegedly bombed by an Israeli military aircraft, resulting in eleven civilian deaths and other injuries. Rabab Abu Hatab, in a post on Facebook, reported that the bombing destroyed not only the Abu Al-Omrain family home

Summary

First published
October 22, 2023
Last updated
June 13, 2024
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Airstrike
Civilian infrastructure
Residential building
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
11
(5 children2 women4 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
11 named, 1 familiy identified
Names matched with MoH IDs
5
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Incident date

October 24, 2023

Incident Code

ISPT0559

LOCATION

منزل لعائلة الغلبان قرب مسجد الأندونيسي جنوب خانيونس, Al-Ghalban family near the Indonesian Mosque south of Khan Younis, Gaza Strip, Khan Younis, the Gaza Strip

On October 24th, 2023, two people, a husband and wife, were reported killed, and at least two others, including a child, were injured after an Israeli aircraft allegedly bombed the al-Ghalban family home, located near the Indonesian Mosque in the south of Khan Younis. After the bombing, the Palestinian news agency Shehab News on their

Summary

First published
June 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
2
(1 woman1 man)
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
2 named, 1 familiy identified
Names matched with MoH IDs
2
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Incident date

October 23, 2023

Incident Code

ISPT0489

LOCATION

الشيخ رضوان, Sheikh Radwan, Gaza, the Gaza Strip

Around 1:00 AM on Monday, October 23, 2023, at least one civilian was killed and a number of others were injured in an alleged Israeli airstrike on the Muhanna family home located on Al-Oyoun Street near the Al-Jisr area in the Sheikh Radwan neighbourhood, west of Gaza City. The names of the casualties are currently

Summary

First published
May 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
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
Neighbourhood/area
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Incident date

October 26, 2023

Incident Code

ISPT0628

LOCATION

منزل عائلة أبو عامر غربي خان يونس, Abu Amer family home, west of Khan Yunis, Gaza strip, Khan Younis, the Gaza Strip

Safa News reported that one civilian died and seven others were injured after a bombardment on the  Abu Amer family home on the 25th of October 2023. No further details were given about the condition of those who were injured, and no identifying factors–including names–have been released. Although other sources also mention the incident, all

Summary

First published
July 15, 2023
Last updated
July 16, 2024
Strike status
Contested strike
Strike type
Airstrike and/or Artillery
Civilian infrastructure
IDP or refugee camp, Residential building
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
1
(1 child)
Civilians reported injured
7
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 belligerent
Israeli Military
Named victims
1 named
Names matched with MoH IDs
1
Geolocation
Neighbourhood/area
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Incident date

October 15, 2023

Incident Code

ISPT0236a

LOCATION

الأمل, Al Amal, Khan Younis, the Gaza Strip

On October 15th 2023, five members of the Abu Musa family, including two children, a woman, and two men, were reportedly killed and at least two children from the same family and a man were reportedly injured by an alleged Israeli bombing in the Al Amal neighbourhood in Khan Yunis, located in the South of

Summary

First published
November 1, 2023
Last updated
July 9, 2024
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Airstrike and/or Artillery
Civilian infrastructure
Residential building
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
5
(2 children1 woman2 men)
Civilians reported injured
3
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
7 named, 1 familiy identified
Names matched with MoH IDs
5
Geolocation
Neighbourhood/area
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Incident date

October 9, 2023

Incident Code

ISPT0049

LOCATION

المواسي, Al Mawasi, Rafah, the Gaza Strip

On October 9th 2023 the home of the Al-Lahham family was allegedly hit by Israeli airstrikes, reportedly killing up to 20 civilians, including at least 14 members of the Al-Laham family, and one child was reportedly injured. The bombardment took place in Al-Mawasi, west of Khan Yunis Governorate, south of the Gaza Strip. Initial sources

Summary

First published
November 1, 2023
Last updated
July 9, 2024
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Airstrike
Civilian infrastructure
Residential building
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
14 – 20
(7 children4 women3 men)
Civilians reported injured
1–2
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
15 named, 1 familiy identified
Names matched with MoH IDs
14
Geolocation
Neighbourhood/area
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Incident date

October 11, 2023

Incident Code

ISPT0104

LOCATION

الحساينة, Al Hasayna, Deir Al Balah, the Gaza Strip

On the night of October 11th 2023, at least 10 members of the Bardawil family were killed and more than 25 others were injured in their home in al-Hasayna area in Nuseirat in the Gaza Strip when it was hit by airstrikes allegedly carried out by the Israeli military. A Facebook post from Kanary Al-Sabah

Summary

First published
December 1, 2023
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
10 – 12
(2 children3 women3 men)
Civilians reported injured
26
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
10 named, 1 familiy identified
Names matched with MoH IDs
9
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 9, 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
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Incident date

October 15, 2023

Incident Code

ISPT0201

LOCATION

جمعية الشابات المسلمات, Young Muslim Women’s Association, Rafah, the Gaza Strip

On 15 October 2023, at least six civilians were reportedly killed and dozens of others, including a woman, were injured by an alleged Israeli airstrike at the headquarters of the Young Muslim Women’s Association located in the centre of Rafah. Sources reported that several missiles were fired. Four members of the al-Tarturi family, a father

Summary

First published
January 1, 2024
Last updated
July 9, 2024
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Airstrike
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
6 – 7
(6 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
7 named, 2 families identified
Names matched with MoH IDs
6
Geolocation
Exact location (via Airwars)
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Incident date

October 14, 2023

Incident Code

ISPT0200c

LOCATION

مدرسة الأونروا, UNRWA school, Gaza, the Gaza Strip

One woman was killed by alleged Israeli strikes on a United Nations Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) school in Tal al-Hawa on October 14, 2023. Al Ayyam News reported that a displaced person named Kholoud Mahmoud Jundia was killed when Israeli forces struck a United Nations Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) school in Tal al-Hawa.

Summary

First published
January 1, 2024
Last updated
July 9, 2024
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Airstrike and/or Artillery
Civilian infrastructure
School, UN facility
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
1
(1 woman)
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
Geolocation
Nearby landmark
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Incident date

October 17, 2023

Incident Code

ISPT0294

LOCATION

طريق البريد, Al Barid Road, Khan Younis, the Gaza Strip

On October 17, 2023, at least 10 people, members of the Barbakh family, were killed and at least five others were wounded during an alleged Israeli airstrike at the Barbakh family home on Al Barid road, central Khan Younis, southern Gaza Strip. The attack, which struck the property located opposite the post office in central

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
10 – 20
(4–5 children4 women1 man)
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
10 named, 1 familiy identified
Names matched with MoH IDs
8
Geolocation
Exact location (via Airwars)
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Incident date

October 19, 2023

Incident Code

ISPT0404

LOCATION

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

At dawn on Thursday, October 19th 2023, an alleged Israeli airstrike on the Abu Daqqa family house located in the town of Abasan al-Kabira in the Khan Yunis governorate in the Gaza Strip killed an eight-year old boy named Hamza Bashar Jamil (Abu Daqqa). Shehab Agency initially reported about the serious injury of Hamza Jamil,

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
(1 child)
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
Geolocation
Town
View Incident

Incident date

October 18, 2023

Incident Code

ISPT0319

LOCATION

عمارة الننام, Al Namnam building, Deir Al Balah, the Gaza Strip

An apartment belonging to Abu Rukba family located on the fifth floor of the five-storey Al-Namnam building on Faraj Allah Street in Al-Nuseirat Camp, Gaza Strip, was hit by an alleged strike around 10 PM on Wednesday, 18 October 2023, reportedly killing up to two civilians, including a 14-year-old child, and injuring two civilians. Photos

Summary

First published
February 1, 2024
Last updated
July 9, 2024
Strike status
Contested strike
Strike type
Airstrike and/or Artillery
Civilian infrastructure
IDP or refugee camp, Residential building
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
1 – 2
(1 child)
Civilians reported injured
2
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
Geolocation
Nearby landmark
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Incident date

October 20, 2023

Incident Code

ISPT0411

LOCATION

مخيم البريج, Bureij camp, Deir Al Balah, the Gaza Strip

On Friday October 20th, 2023, three people were reportedly killed and others injured as a result of an alleged Israeli strike on Block 12 in Al Bureij camp, Gaza Strip. Many local sources reported that Atta Nazir Al-Nashash, his brother Nael Nazir Al-Nashash and his son Nazir Atta Nazir Al-Nashash were killed in a bombing

Summary

First published
March 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
(3 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
3 named, 1 familiy identified
Geolocation
Town
View Incident

Incident date

October 18, 2023

Incident Code

ISPT0353

LOCATION

جوار مقبرة النصيرات, Vicinity of Nuseirat cemetery, Deir Al Balah, the Gaza Strip

In the evening on October 18th 2023, between four and nine members of the al-Nadi family – including a journalist and at least two women – were killed and others were wounded in an alleged Israeli airstrike on their family home near the Nuseirat Camp cemetery, in the Gaza Strip. Safa news correspondents alleged that

Summary

First published
April 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
4 – 9
(1 child2–3 women1 man)
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
3 named, 1 familiy identified
Names matched with MoH IDs
3
Geolocation
Nearby landmark
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Incident date

October 21, 2023

Incident Code

ISPT0439a

LOCATION

المغازى, Al Maghazi Camp, Deir Al Balah, the Gaza Strip

Around 6 PM on Saturday, October 21st, 2023, an alleged Israeli airstrike hit the al-Himidi family home in al-Maghazi Camp in the central Gaza Strip, reportedly injuring two civilians, according to multiple sources. According to a Twitter/X post by @quds_feed marked as urgent, the strike happened around 6:04 in the evening. No further details were

Summary

First published
April 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
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
Village
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Incident date

October 21, 2023

Incident Code

ISPT0441

LOCATION

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

Shortly before 8:17 PM on Saturday, October 21, 2023, an alleged Israeli aircraft bombing hit the Abu Lebda family’s home in the Al-Maghazi camp in the central Gaza Strip, where an unknown number of civilians were reported killed, injured and missing. The Palestinian news agencies – Safa News and Asharq News, as well as many

Summary

First published
April 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
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
Village
View Incident

Incident date

October 25, 2023

Incident Code

ISPT0588

LOCATION

نزل أبو عريبان بجوار صالة الاهرام في مخيم النصيرات, Abu Oreiban’s house next to Al-Ahram Hall in the Nuseirat camp, Gaza strip, Deir Al Balah, the Gaza Strip

On October 25th 2023, at least 15 members of the Abu Oreiban family were killed and 53 others were reported injured, including children, after an alleged Israeli airstrike hit a residential home near Al-Ahram Hall, in Nuseirat refugee camp in the central Gaza Strip. Lawyer Mona Abo Ereban’s Facebook post has helped identify 15 of

Summary

First published
July 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 – 17
(4–10 children4–8 women2 men)
Civilians reported injured
53
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
17 named, 1 familiy identified
Names matched with MoH IDs
5
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Incident date

October 23, 2023

Incident Code

ISPT0492

LOCATION

محيط مفرق ناصر, Vicinity of Nasser Junction, North Gaza, the Gaza Strip

On Monday, 23 October 2023, at least two civilian members of the Arooq family were killed and a number of civilians were injured by an alleged Israeli airstrike that struck the Arooq family home near the Nasser junction in the Jabalia Refugee Camp in the northern governorate of the Gaza Strip. Shehab Agency’s initial reportage

Summary

First published
October 23, 2023
Last updated
June 5, 2024
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Airstrike
Civilian infrastructure
IDP or refugee camp, Residential building
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
2
(2 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
2 named, 1 familiy identified
Names matched with MoH IDs
2
Geolocation
Exact location (via Airwars)
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Incident date

October 24, 2023

Incident Code

ISPT0576

LOCATION

منزل عائلة أبو ركبة في مخيم الشابورة برفح, Abu Rukba family home in the Shaboura Camp in Rafah, Gaza strip, Rafah, the Gaza Strip

A civilian was reported to have been killed and dozens of civilians were injured in an alleged Israeli airstrike on the Abu Rukba family home in the Shaboura Camp in Rafah, Gaza Strip, shortly before 6:26 AM on Tuesday, October 24th, 2023. Initially, Al-Aqsa Voice Radio reported that an unexploded Israeli missile had caused minor

Summary

First published
July 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
1
Civilians reported injured
12–24
Causes of injury / death
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions, Planted explosives and unexploded ordnance (UXO)
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
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Incident date

October 30, 2023

Incident Code

ISPT0760

LOCATION

منزل عائلة خضورة شمال القطاع, Khadura family’s home in the northern Gaza Strip, Gaza strip, North Gaza, the Gaza Strip

On October 30, 2023, the Khadura family home near the al-Qassam Square in Northern Gaza’s Beit Lahia was allegedly shelled by Israeli forces. Though no source reported any deaths, multiple sources noted that there were a number of injuries and casualties. No identification, including names, has been made public. According to a Shehab reporter and

Summary

First published
July 1, 2024
Last updated
July 9, 2024
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Artillery
Civilian infrastructure
Residential building
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
Unknown
Civilians reported injured
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
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Incident date

October 7, 2023

Incident Code

ISPT0008

LOCATION

عبسان الكبيرة, Abasan al-Kabira, Khan Younis, the Gaza Strip

On October 7th 2023, 18 members of the same family, including at least five children and four women, were reportedly killed in an Israeli military airstrike, leaving at least one survivor, 11 year-old Tala Abu Daqqa, with injuries. Other sources reported that between 25 to 150 civilians were injured. The attack took place at 11pm in

Summary

First published
November 1, 2023
Last updated
July 9, 2024
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Airstrike
Civilian infrastructure
Residential building
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
18
(5–6 children4–5 women7 men)
Civilians reported injured
25–150
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
19 named, 1 familiy identified
Geolocation
Town
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Incident date

October 9, 2023

Incident Code

ISPT0053

LOCATION

منزل عائلة الأسطل وسط خانيونس جنوب قطاع غزة, Al-Astal family home in central Khan Yunis, Gaza Strip, the Gaza Strip

On October 9th, 2023, the Israeli military allegedly conducted an airstrike on the house belonging to the Al-Astal family on Al-Arnab street in the center of Khan Yunis, south of the Gaza Strip. 19 people were reported injured as a result of the strike and at least four civilians were killed, including two children and

Summary

First published
November 1, 2023
Last updated
July 9, 2024
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Airstrike
Civilian infrastructure
Residential building
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
4 – 5
(2 children1 woman1 man)
Civilians reported injured
19
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
3
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Incident date

October 11, 2023

Incident Code

ISPT0110

LOCATION

معان, Ma’an, Khan Younis, the Gaza Strip

In the afternoon/evening of Wednesday, October 11th 2023, an alleged Israeli airstrike on a residential house located in Ma’an, east of the town of Khan Younis in the Gaza Strip, killed a young woman and a child and injured between four and 10 other civilians, including the woman’s husband. Initially Amad news reported that one

Summary

First published
December 1, 2023
Last updated
July 9, 2024
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Airstrike
Civilian infrastructure
Residential building
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
2
(1 child1 woman)
Civilians reported injured
4–10
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
3 named, 1 familiy identified
Names matched with MoH IDs
2
Geolocation
Neighbourhood/area
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Incident date

October 12, 2023

Incident Code

ISPT0159

LOCATION

بالقرب مدرسة أحمد الشقيري, Vicinity of Ahmed Al Shuqairi School, North Gaza, the Gaza Strip

On October 12th, 2023, two people were reported killed and at least two others injured in an alleged Israeli airstrike on the area of the Ahmed Al-Shuqairi school in the northern Gaza strip. Several media outlets reported the airstrike including Shehab Agency, Alkofiyta.tv, Snd News Agency, Al-Nour Radio and Camera Press. Shehab Agency stated that the

Summary

First published
December 1, 2023
Last updated
July 9, 2024
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Airstrike
Civilian infrastructure
School
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
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.
Impact
Education
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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