Israel and Gaza 2023

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

Incident date

November 12, 2019

Incident Code

ISSY004

LOCATION

المزة, Al Mazza neighborhood, Damascus, Syria

Two civilians were reported killed and ten others, including a child, were injured in alleged Israeli airstrikes on a family home in Al Mazza neighbourhood in Damascus on November 12th, 2019, according to local sources. One source also reported that Syrian regime missiles reacting to an Israeli air attack also hit nearby homes. The government’s

Summary

First published
November 12, 2019
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Airstrike
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
2 – 10
(2 men)
Civilians reported injured
3–10
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
Other
Named victims
5 named, 1 familiy identified
Belligerents reported killed
0–10
Belligerents reported injured
0–2
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Incident date

May 11, 2021

Incident Code

M21ISPT007

LOCATION

عمارة طيبة في مخيم الشاطئ, Taiba building in Al Shati’ refugee camp, Gaza Strip, Gaza, the Gaza Strip

A woman and her disabled son were killed in an alleged Israeli airstrike on their building in Gaza’s al Shati refugee camp. They were identified as Amira Abdel Fattah Subuh and Abdul-Rahman Yusef Ali Subuh. The airstrike hit the Taiba building, where they lived, in the early hours of the morning on May 11th, 2021.

Summary

First published
May 11, 2021
Last updated
November 3, 2023
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Airstrike
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
2 – 3
(1 woman1–2 men)
Civilians reported injured
2–4
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
Suspected target
Palestinian Forces
Named victims
4 named, 1 familiy identified
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Incident date

May 13, 2021

Incident Code

M21ISPT039

LOCATION

حي التنور, Al Tanoor neighborhood, Rafah, the Gaza Strip

At least two civilians, a pregnant woman and her child, were killed and four to seven other civilians, including three children and two to three women, were injured in alleged Israeli strikes on the Al Tanoor neighborhood, east of Rafah on May 13, 2021. Al Mezan reported that Hour Mumen Al-Zamli, 3 (other sources put

Summary

First published
May 13, 2021
Last updated
November 3, 2023
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Airstrike
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
2
(1 child1 woman)
Civilians reported injured
4–7
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
Named victims
2 named, 1 familiy identified
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Incident date

May 15, 2021

Incident Code

M21ISPT071

LOCATION

شارع العيون, Al Ayoun Street, Gaza, the Gaza Strip

One civilian was reportedly killed and three others injured during alleged Israeli forces airstrikes in Sheikh Radwan, Gaza in the evening of May 15th 2021. The civilian killed in the attack was reported to be Saeed Khaled Abu Ghalioun. Most sources said he was 30 years old – although several placed his age younger, at

Summary

First published
May 15, 2021
Last updated
November 3, 2023
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Airstrike
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
1
(1 man)
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
1 named
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Incident date

May 18, 2021

Incident Code

M21ISPT101

LOCATION

رفح, Rafah, the Gaza Strip

A woman died of a heart attack following an alleged Israeli airstrike on the city of Rafah, southern Gaza on May 18th 2021, according to local media reports. Saadiya Yousef Hussein Abu Gharara, 57, died from heart failure after 12 airstrikes struck the city shortly after 22:05, reported Al Mezan. The body of Mrs Gharara,

Summary

First published
May 18, 2021
Last updated
November 3, 2023
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Airstrike and/or Artillery
Civilian harm reported
No
Civilians reported killed
Unknown
Cause of injury / death
Accidents related to conflict
Suspected belligerent
Israeli Military
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Incident date

November 24, 2021

Incident Code

ISSY020

LOCATION

حمص, Homs, Syria

Up to two civilians were killed and another was injured in alleged Israeli airstrikes on Homs on November 24, 2021. Conflicting reports were given as to whether two of the people killed were civilians, with up to three others being identified as members of the regime forces. The Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA), a regime-controlled

Summary

First published
November 24, 2021
Last updated
October 11, 2022
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Airstrike
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
0 – 2
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
Suspected targets
Assad regime, Hezbollah
Geolocation
City
Belligerents reported killed
3–5
Belligerents reported injured
6–10
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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

ISPT0103

LOCATION

منزل عائلة نصير, Naseer family house in the town of Beit Lahia, North Gaza, the Gaza Strip

On Wednesday October 11th 2023, seven members of the Naseer family, including one child, were killed in an alleged Israeli airstrike that destroyed the Naseer family house in the town of Beit Lahia in the North Gaza Governorate. Four people were reported injured in this airstrike that occurred without prior warning, causing two buildings to

Summary

First published
December 1, 2023
Last updated
July 19, 2024
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Airstrike
Civilian infrastructure
Residential building
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
3 – 6
(1 child2–5 men)
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
6 named, 1 familiy identified
Names matched with MoH IDs
3
Belligerents reported killed
1–4
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Incident date

October 12, 2023

Incident Code

ISPT0160

LOCATION

منزل الأسيرالمحرر المُبعد إلى قطاع غزة شعيب أبو اسنينة, the house of former prisoner Shuaib Abu Sneina, Gaza Strip, the Gaza Strip

On October 12th 2023, Shuaib Abu Sneina, his wife and his children were reportedly injured in an alleged Israeli airstrike on their family home in the Gaza Strip. Shuaib Abu Sneina, a freed prisoner from Jerusalem deported to the Gaza Strip, was reportedly taken to hospital alongside his wife and children. It has been widely

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
Unknown
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
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Incident date

October 10, 2023

Incident Code

ISPT0094

LOCATION

المغراقة, Al Maghraqa, Gaza, the Gaza Strip

On Tuesday, October 10th 2023, between 13 and 14 members of the al-Hasanat family, including at least two women and five children of whom one was a 9 month old infant, were reportedly killed, and several others were injured after an alleged Israeli bombing of the home of the al-Hasanat family in the center of

Summary

First published
January 1, 2024
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
13 – 14
(5–6 children2 women6 men)
Civilians reported injured
2–3
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
13 named, 1 familiy identified
Names matched with MoH IDs
9
Geolocation
Village
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Incident date

October 13, 2023

Incident Code

ISPT0186

LOCATION

منزل الأسير المحرر المبعد علي القاضي, the deported freed prisoner Ali Al-Qadi, Gaza Strip, the Gaza Strip

On Friday October 13th, 2023, a declared Israeli airstrike reportedly killed a company commander in Hamas’ “Nukhba” commando force named Ali al-Qadi together with his wife and their five children in their home in Gaza, allegedly without prior warning. The attack took the lives of Ali al-Qadi’s wife Sajida Abu Hayya and their five sons:

Summary

First published
January 1, 2024
Last updated
July 9, 2024
Strike status
Declared strike
Strike type
Airstrike
Civilian infrastructure
Residential building
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
6
(5 children1 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.
Known belligerent
Israeli Military
Known target
Palestinian Forces
Named victims
6 named, 1 familiy identified
Names matched with MoH IDs
2
Belligerents reported killed
1
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Incident date

October 16, 2023

Incident Code

ISPT0269

LOCATION

جوار مسجد الكنز, Vicinity of al Kanz Mosque, Gaza, the Gaza Strip

On October 16th 2023, 11 civilians were reportedly killed and between 10 and 17 others were injured by an alleged Israeli airstrike on a residential apartment for the Ammar family near Al-Kanz Mosque in the Al-Rimal neighborhood  in central Gaza City. Airwars identified the names of 11 members of the Ammar family who were killed.

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
11
(2–4 children1 woman6–8 men)
Civilians reported injured
10–17
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
13 named, 3 families identified
Names matched with MoH IDs
9
Geolocation
Nearby landmark
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Incident date

October 20, 2023

Incident Code

ISPT0392b

LOCATION

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

In the early morning of Friday, October 20th, 2023, alleged Israeli airstrikes hit two civilian homes owned by the al-Ghalban family in the Ma’an area, east of Khan Younis, south of the Gaza Strip, reportedly killing Hussein Muhammad al-Ghalban Abu Riyad’s grandson, and inflicting injuries of various degrees on the other 12 members of his

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
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
1 named
Geolocation
Exact location (via Airwars)
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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 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
View Incident

Incident date

October 21, 2023

Incident Code

ISPT0440

LOCATION

النصيرات, Nuseirat, Deir Al Balah, the Gaza Strip

During the morning of Saturday October 21st 2023, an alleged Israeli airstrike killed at least four civilians and wounded numerous others, after the bombardment hit the Abu Marahil residence on al-Eshreen Street, in the Nuseirat camp, central-west of the Gaza Strip. The deceased were members of the Abu Marahil family: 64-year old Issa Suleiman Abu

Summary

First published
October 21, 2023
Last updated
May 31, 2024
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Airstrike
Civilian infrastructure
IDP or refugee camp, Residential building
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
4
(2 women2 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
4 named, 1 familiy identified
Names matched with MoH IDs
3
Geolocation
Town
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Incident date

October 25, 2023

Incident Code

ISPT0597

LOCATION

منزل لعائلة عبد الواحد بمخيم (1) في النصيرات, Abdel Wahed and Al-Qatshan family houses opposite Al-Ihsan Mosque in the Camp 1 in Nuseirat, Deir Al Balah, the Gaza Strip

On Wednesday, 25 October 2023, at least eight identified civilians, including a woman and a child, were killed and at least 10 others were injured in an alleged Israeli airstrike that struck the Abdel Wahed and Al Qatshan family homes opposite Al-Ihsan Mosque in the Nuseirat refugee camp near Deir Al Balah in the middle

Summary

First published
August 8, 2024
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Airstrike
Civilian infrastructure
IDP or refugee camp, Residential building
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
8
(1 child1 woman6 men)
Civilians reported injured
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.
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
6 named, 2 families identified
Names matched with MoH IDs
6
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Incident date

October 24, 2023

Incident Code

ISPT0567

LOCATION

منزلاً لعائلة "العديني" بدير البلح وسط القطاع, The al-Adini Family Home, Deir al-Balah, Central Gaza, Deir Al Balah, the Gaza Strip

During the evening of Tuesday, October 24th 2023, at least six civilians, including two women and two children, were reportedly killed and multiple people were injured in an alleged Israeli airstrike which reportedly hit the al-Adini family home in Deir al-Balah, central Gaza Strip. The Palestinian Press Agency Safa, along with multiple other sources, initially

Summary

First published
June 1, 2024
Last updated
August 15, 2024
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Airstrike
Civilian infrastructure
Residential building
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
6
(2 children2 women2 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
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Incident date

October 24, 2023

Incident Code

ISPT0572

LOCATION

البريج, Bureij, Deir Al Balah, the Gaza Strip

Shortly before 6:11 PM on Tuesday, October 24, 2023, at least three civilians were killed as a result of bombing on the Maghari family home in the Bureij refugee camp in the central Gaza Strip. Safa News Agency, along with Guevara Gaza Media and Quads_Feed, reported that “three martyrs were recovered from under the rubble

Summary

First published
July 1, 2024
Last updated
July 9, 2024
Strike status
Contested strike
Civilian infrastructure
IDP or refugee camp
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
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
Geolocation
Town
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Incident date

October 29, 2023

Incident Code

ISPT0703

LOCATION

منزلا لعائلة أبو سيدو في شارع الأرنب وسط خانيونس, a house for the Abu Sido family on Al-Arnab Street in central Khan Younis, Gaza strip, Khan Younis, the Gaza Strip

Shortly before 4:48 PM on Sunday, October 29, 2023, an alleged Israeli airstrike hit a residential house of the Abu Sido family on al-Arnab Street in the centre of Khan Younis, south of the Gaza Strip, killing at least three civilians – a mother and her sons – and injuring a number of other civilians.

Summary

First published
July 16, 2024
Last updated
August 5, 2024
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Airstrike
Civilian infrastructure
Residential building
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
3
(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
Named victims
3 named, 1 familiy identified
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Incident date

October 30, 2023

Incident Code

ISPT0747

LOCATION

منزل عائلة نوفل شمال القطاع, Nofal family home in the Jabalia refugee camp, northern Gaza Strip, North Gaza, the Gaza Strip

Around midnight on October 30th, 2023, at least nine civilians, including children, were injured in an alleged Israeli airstrike that destroyed the Nofal family house in the Jabalia refugee camp, northern Gaza Strip. Among the injured were photographers Riyad Nofal and his son, Ibrahim Nofal. An ambulance was damaged as a consequence of the alleged

Summary

First published
August 8, 2024
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Airstrike
Civilian infrastructure
IDP or refugee camp, Residential building
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
Unknown
Civilians reported injured
9
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
2 named, 1 familiy identified
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Incident date

October 27, 2023

Incident Code

ISPT0643

LOCATION

منزل جهاد الكفارنة في مخيم جباليا, Lawyer Jihad Al-Kafarneh’s house in Jabalia camp, North Gaza, the Gaza Strip

A woman and her infant were killed on the 27th of October in Jabalia camp in the Gaza Strip, in an alleged Israeli bombardment. Tasmin Mahmoud Muhaisen was killed with her infant daughter, Musk Jihad al-Kafarna. Shehab Agency shared a video of a bereaved Jihad al-Kafarna–Tasmin’s husband and Musk’s father–cradling his deceased daughter. Wrapped in a

Summary

First published
August 5, 2024
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Airstrike
Civilian infrastructure
IDP or refugee camp
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
2
(1 child1 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
2 named, 1 familiy identified
View Incident

Incident date

October 27, 2023

Incident Code

ISPT0662

LOCATION

منطقة المصدر شرقي دير البلح, Masdar neighbourhood, east Deir al Balah, Deir al Balah, the Gaza Strip

On October 27th, 2023 at around 6:13 AM, an alleged Israeli strike hit a civilian car in the Masdar neighbourhood, eastern Deir al-Balah, and killed two farmers. Shehab News reported the deaths of two civilians, but did not include their names or further biographical details. No injuries were reported as a result of the strike.

Summary

First published
August 5, 2024
Strike status
Single source claim
Strike type
Airstrike and/or Artillery
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
2
Cause of injury / death
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Airwars civilian harm grading
Weak
Single source claim, though sometimes featuring significant information.
Impact
Food
Impact on services or infrastructure relating to education, health or food supply. See methodology note for details.
Suspected belligerent
Israeli Military
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Incident date

October 23, 2023

Incident Code

ISPT0535

LOCATION

مدينة حمد السكنية, Hamad Residential Town, Khan Younis, the Gaza Strip

At the dawn of Monday, 23 October 2023, an alleged Israeli airstrike hit the lawyer Mohamed Sammour’s home located at the entrance to His Highness Sheikh Hamad City from the eastern side, opposite the O towers northwest of Khan Yunis, Gaza Strip, causing minor injuries to a number of civilians living in a neighboUring house.

Summary

First published
August 5, 2024
Last updated
August 9, 2024
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Airstrike
Civilian infrastructure
IDP or refugee camp, 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.
Impact
Food
Impact on services or infrastructure relating to education, health or food supply. See methodology note for details.
Suspected belligerent
Israeli Military
Geolocation
Exact location (via Airwars)
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Incident date

November 2, 2023

Incident Code

ISPT0830

LOCATION

منزل لعائلة الغول في حي الشيخ رضوان, a house for the Al-Ghoul family in the Sheikh Radwan neighborhood, Gaza strip, Gaza, the Gaza Strip

On November 2nd 2023, at least six members of the al-Ghoul family, including three children, were killed when their home in the Sheikh Radwan neighbourhood of Gaza City was bombed in an alleged Israeli airstrike. A number of other family members were buried under rubble but survived “safely”. Local sources identified the names of the

Summary

First published
September 2, 2024
Last updated
September 4, 2024
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Airstrike
Civilian infrastructure
Residential building
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
6 – 7
(3 children2–3 women1 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.
Suspected belligerent
Israeli Military
Named victims
6 named, 1 familiy identified
Names matched with MoH IDs
5
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Incident date

June 7, 2024

Incident Code

ISPT070624p

LOCATION

منزلاً عائلة عيسى في محيط مركز بيسان الطبي بمخيم البريج وسط قطاع غزة, a house for the Issa family in the vicinity of Bisan Medical Center in the Bureij camp in the central Gaza Strip, Deir Al Balah, the Gaza Strip

In the early afternoon on June 7th 2024 an alleged Israeli bombing hit a house belonging to the Issa family in the vicinity of Bisan Medical Center in the Bureij refugee camp in the central Gaza Strip. A number of injuries were reported, and calls were made for ambulances to go to the scene. The

Summary

First published
October 11, 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
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
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Incident date

August 3, 2024

Incident Code

ISPT030824e

LOCATION

مدرسة حمامة بحي الشيخ رضوان, Hamama school, Al Sheikh Radwan neighborhood, Gaza, the Gaza Strip

On Saturday, August 3rd 2024, at least 16 civilians, including three women and at least four children, were killed and at least 60 others injured in a declared Israeli airstrike on the Hamama School located in the Sheikh Radwan neighbourhood of Gaza City, Gaza Strip. Israeli forces confirmed the strike, claiming they were targeting a

Summary

First published
September 28, 2024
Strike status
Declared strike
Strike type
Airstrike
Civilian infrastructure
School
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
16 – 17
(4–5 children3 women6–7 men)
Civilians reported injured
60–63
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.
Known belligerent
Israeli Military
Named victims
19 named, 3 families identified
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