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 10, 2023

Incident Code

ISPT0101

LOCATION

شارع الصحابة, Al Sahaba Street, Gaza, the Gaza Strip

At 5:15 pm on Tuesday, October 10th 2023, 16 civilians, including at least nine members of the Hijazi family, were killed, and at least three children were injured in an alleged Israeli airstrike on the residential homes belonging to the Hijazi, al-Safadi, Atallah, and al-Sik families located in Al Sahaba street in the Al Daraj

Summary

First published
October 10, 2023
Last updated
October 16, 2024
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Airstrike
Civilian infrastructure
Residential building
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
16
(3–5 children2–3 women7–11 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
13 named, 1 familiy identified
Names matched with MoH IDs
6
Geolocation
Street
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Incident date

October 25, 2023

Incident Code

ISPT0585

LOCATION

حي التعابين, Al Taabin neighborhood, Deir Al Balah, the Gaza Strip

On October 25th, 2023, an alleged Israeli airstrike on the Nassar family home in the Al Taabin neighborhood of Al Zuwaida municipality killed 14 civilians from two families and injured 11 others. @ShehabAgency initially reported that “5 martyrs and a number of injuries” had resulted from the strike on the Nassar family home. Social media

Summary

First published
October 25, 2023
Last updated
October 16, 2024
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Airstrike
Civilian infrastructure
Residential building
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
14
(5 women8 men)
Civilians reported injured
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.
Suspected belligerent
Israeli Military
Named victims
14 named, 2 families identified
Names matched with MoH IDs
8
Geolocation
Neighbourhood/area
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Incident date

October 24, 2023

Incident Code

ISPT0543

LOCATION

أبو دلال النصيرات مول, Abu Dalal Al Nuseirat Mall, Deir Al Balah, the Gaza Strip

On Tuesday, October 24th, 2023, an alleged Israeli airstrike hit the Abu Dalal al-Nuseirat Mall and a house next to it in the Nuseirat camp in the central Gaza Strip, reportedly killing at least 21 civilians and injuring at least 80 more, according to multiple sources. @ShehabAgency initially reported on “10 martyrs and a large

Summary

First published
June 1, 2024
Last updated
August 9, 2024
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Airstrike
Civilian infrastructure
Humanitarian aid distribution, IDP or refugee camp, Marketplace, Residential building
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
21
(9 children2 women7 men)
Civilians reported injured
80
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
23 named, 4 families identified
Names matched with MoH IDs
9
Geolocation
Exact location (via Airwars)
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Incident date

October 19, 2023

Incident Code

ISPT0384

LOCATION

منزل لعائلة "الهسي" في جباليا النزلة شمال القطاع, Home of the Al-Hassi Family, Jabalia Al-Nazla, North Gaza, North Gaza, the Gaza Strip

Shortly before 12:10 PM on Thursday, October 19th 2023, at least 14 civilians, including five women and four children, were killed in an alleged Israeli airstrike on the Al-Hassi (Al-Hussi) family home belonging to the pharmacist Samir Al-Hassi in Jabalia Al-Nazla in the northern Gaza Strip. A large number of injuries were also reported across

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
14
(4–5 children5 women4–5 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
15 named, 1 familiy identified
Names matched with MoH IDs
11
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Incident date

November 4, 2023

Incident Code

ISPT0871

LOCATION

مدرسة الفاخورة، مخيم جباليا, Al Fakhoura School, Jabalia Refugee Camp, North Gaza, the Gaza Strip

During the morning of Saturday, November 4th 2023, between 12 and 15 people, including at least six children, were killed and between 54 and 70, including at least four children and one woman, were wounded in an alleged Israeli airstrike on the UNRWA-administered Al Fakhoura School in the Jabalia Refugee Camp in northern Gaza. Sources

Summary

First published
July 30, 2024
Last updated
November 12, 2024
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Airstrike
Civilian infrastructure
IDP or refugee camp, School, UN facility
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
12 – 15
(6 children)
Civilians reported injured
54–70
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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Incident date

November 20, 2023

Incident Code

ISPT1234

LOCATION

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

On Monday, November 20 2023, between five and 15 civilians, including at least two children, were killed, and between 12 and 25 civilians, including at least five children and an elderly man, were injured in an alleged Israeli airstrike and/or artillery strike on a residential apartment in Hamad Town, west of Khan Yunis, in the

Summary

First published
April 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
5 – 15
(2–4 children)
Civilians reported injured
12–25
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
5 named, 1 familiy identified
Names matched with MoH IDs
4
Geolocation
Exact location (via Airwars)
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Incident date

October 23, 2023

Incident Code

ISPT0504

LOCATION

منزلاً لعائلة "السعافين" بمخيم النصيرات وسط القطاع, “al-Saafin” family home in the Nuseirat camp, Deir Al Balah, the Gaza Strip

Shortly before 2:29 AM on Monday, October 23, 2023, at least twelve identified civilians, including four women and five children, were killed and many civilians were reportedly injured in an alleged Israeli airstrike on the al-Saafin family home located in the Nuseirat refugee camp in the central Gaza Strip. On the day of the alleged

Summary

First published
October 23, 2023
Last updated
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
12
(5–6 children4–5 women2 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
12 named, 1 familiy identified
Names matched with MoH IDs
11
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Incident date

October 29, 2023

Incident Code

ISPT0724

LOCATION

منزل عائلة الحلو, al-Helou family home near the Netzarim Junction al-Mughraqa neighbourhood, south-west of Gaza City, Gaza Strip, Gaza, the Gaza Strip

On the afternoon of Sunday, 29 October 2023, at least seven members of the al-Helou family, including one woman, were reportedly killed when an Israeli airstrike allegedly struck their home near the Netzarim Junction in al-Mughraqa neighbourhood, south-west of Gaza City. Four brothers, 48-year-old Hatem Mahmoud Shaaban al-Helou, 33-year-old Ammar Mahmoud al-Helou, 35-year-old Nidal Mahmoud al-Helou and Muhammad

Summary

First published
September 23, 2024
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Airstrike
Civilian infrastructure
Residential building
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
7 – 15
(0–2 children1 woman4–6 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
7 named, 1 familiy identified
Names matched with MoH IDs
3
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Incident date

November 19, 2023

Incident Code

ISPT1224

LOCATION

طريق صلاح الدين بجوار مسجد صلاح, Salah al-din Road, next to the Salah Mosque, Gaza, the Gaza Strip

On Sunday, November 19th 2023, two civilians, including prominent journalist Bilal Jadallah, were killed in an alleged Israeli strike on a car on Salah al-Din Road, near the Salah Mosque, in the Zeitoun neighbourhood, in Gaza City. Bilal Jadallah, or ‘Abu Muhammad’, a Palestinian journalist and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Press

Summary

First published
September 4, 2024
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Airstrike and/or Artillery, Ground operation
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
2
(2 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
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

May 12, 2024

Incident Code

ISPT120524h

LOCATION

جباليا, al-Nuzha Street, Jabalia Camp, Gaza Strip, North Gaza, the Gaza Strip

On Sunday May 12th 2024 at approximately 1pm, two men – Abdul Rahman Musa Shehab and Muhammad Obaid – were reportedly killed in an alleged Israeli drone strike and artillery strikes on homes in the centre of Jabalia refugee camp in northern Gaza. Reports also claimed that others were wounded in the alleged attack. Multiple

Summary

First published
July 14, 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
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
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Incident date

November 1, 2023

Incident Code

ISPT0813

LOCATION

مركبة تابعة لوكالة الغوث قرب الطريق الساحلي بمنطقة الشيخ عجلين جنوب غربي مدينة غزة, Sheikh Ajlin area, southwest of Gaza City, Gaza, the Gaza Strip

On Wednesday November 1st 2023, at least three civilians were reportedly injured as a result of an alleged Israeli artillery and/or airstrike attack on an UNRWA vehicle near the coastal road in the Sheikh Ajilin area, southwest of Gaza City. Three civilians were reported injured by several sources. While Abu Omar Zourob states that three

Summary

First published
September 28, 2024
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Airstrike and/or Artillery, Naval bombardment
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
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

June 7, 2024

Incident Code

ISPT070624b

LOCATION

منزل لعائلة الأشرم بالقرب من مسجد السلام بحي الصبرة جنوب مدينة غزة, Ashram family home, near the Al Salam mosque, Al Sabra neighbourhood, southern Gaza City, Gaza, the Gaza Strip

At dawn on June 7th, 2024, an alleged Israeli airstrike hit the Al Ashram family’s home near the Al Salam mosque in the Al Sabra neighbourhood of southern Gaza City, killing between two to three civilians and injuring six other civilians. The bombing killed the Imam and Judge Mohammad Al Ashram along with his daughter Toulin

Summary

First published
September 2, 2024
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Airstrike
Civilian infrastructure
Residential building
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
2 – 3
(1 child1 man)
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
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Incident date

July 24, 2024

Incident Code

ISPT240724c

LOCATION

قرب مجمع مدارس العودة ببلدة عبسان الكبيرة, Near the Al-Awda Schools Complex in the town of Abasan Al-Kabira, Khan Younis, Gaza strip, Khan Younis, the Gaza Strip

On July 24th 2024, one child was killed and another seriously injured when an alleged Israeli sniper shot the children near the Al-Awda Schools Complex in the town of Abasan Al-Kabira. The two young siblings were reportedly returning to the school when they were hit. The victims were identified as 7 year old Ali Assad

Summary

First published
October 11, 2024
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Ground operation
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
1
(1 child)
Civilians reported injured
1
Cause of injury / death
Small arms and light weapons
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

July 24, 2024

Incident Code

ISPT240724j

LOCATION

قرب مخيم للنازحين غربي خانيونس, Near a camp for displaced persons, Gaza strip, Khan Younis, the Gaza Strip

On July 24th 2024, an elderly woman was reportedly killed by an alleged Israeli strike near a camp for displaced people west of Khan Younis. Even though the victim remains unidentified, Al Jazeera posted a video showing what appears to be her body being taken away from the rubble by a group of men. There

Summary

First published
October 24, 2024
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Airstrike
Civilian infrastructure
IDP or refugee camp, Residential building
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
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Incident date

October 9, 2023

Incident Code

ISPT0070

LOCATION

قرب دوار الترنس, Vicinity of Al Trans roundabout, Jabalia, North Gaza, the Gaza Strip

On October 9th 2023, ambulance driver Khaled Issa was allegedly injured, and one local source added that crew members were allegedly killed, after Israeli aircrafts reportedly hit three ambulances at Naser al Trans roundabout, Jabalya, in the Gaza strip. Multiple sources corroborated that there were three ambulances struck in the attack and that they were

Summary

First published
October 8, 2023
Last updated
July 9, 2024
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Airstrike
Civilian infrastructure
Healthcare facility
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
2
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.
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
1 named
Geolocation
Nearby landmark
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Incident date

October 7, 2023

Incident Code

ISPT0017

LOCATION

الشابورة, Al Shaboura, Rafah, the Gaza Strip

On October 7, 2023, an alleged Israeli airstrike which struck the home of the Abu Qouta family reportedly killed up to 27 civilians, including up to 19 members of the Abu Qouta family and at least five neighbors, and up to eight children and at least one woman, in addition to injuring 25 others. The

Summary

First published
November 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
19 – 27
(5–8 children1–2 women7 men)
Civilians reported injured
25
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
18
Geolocation
Neighbourhood/area
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Incident date

October 10, 2023

Incident Code

ISPT0082

LOCATION

جباليا, Jabalia, North Gaza, the Gaza Strip

On October 10th, 2023, 22 members of the Ahmed family were reported killed, including seven children, by an alleged Israeli airstrike on their family home in Jabalia camp in the northern Gaza Strip. Initial reporting by @Jales_tinian2 said five people were killed instantly and another eight were found under the rubble. While most sources estimated

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
22
(8 children5 women2 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
22 named
Names matched with MoH IDs
12
Geolocation
Town
View Incident

Incident date

October 12, 2023

Incident Code

ISPT0154

LOCATION

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

On October 12th 2023 it was reported that at least three civilians were killed and two others were injured at the Aslih family home in Ma’an in Khan Yunis, south of the Gaza strip. The bombardment was allegedly a result of Israeli aircrafts according to multiple sources. Osama Fathi posted that his uncle Salah Khalil

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
3 – 4
(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
Names matched with MoH IDs
3
Geolocation
Neighbourhood/area
View Incident

Incident date

October 10, 2023

Incident Code

ISPT0092

LOCATION

الأمل, Al Amal, Khan Younis, the Gaza Strip

At least seven people from three generations of the Awad family were killed and seven others were injured when the Awad family’s five-storey home, in the Al-Amal neighborhood of western Khan Yunis, in the south of the Gaza Strip, was reportedly bombed by an Israeli military aircraft on Tuesday, October 10th 2023. Al-Ahram News reported

Summary

First published
December 1, 2023
Last updated
September 4, 2024
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Airstrike
Civilian infrastructure
Residential building
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
7
(3 children3 women1 man)
Civilians reported injured
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
8 named, 1 familiy identified
Names matched with MoH IDs
2
Geolocation
Exact location (via Airwars)
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Incident date

October 13, 2023

Incident Code

ISPT0185

LOCATION

شارع اليرموك, Al Yarmouk street, Gaza, the Gaza Strip

On Friday October 13th 2023, more than 10 civilians were reportedly killed as a result of an alleged Israeli airstrike on the Al-Khudari family’s home on Yarmouk Street in Gaza City, and dozens civilians were reported under the rubble of the Ghazal family’s home next to it. While most sources mentioned the location as Yarmouk

Summary

First published
January 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
11 – 24
Civilians reported injured
12–24
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
Street
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Incident date

October 15, 2023

Incident Code

ISPT0213

LOCATION

جياليا, Jabalia, North Gaza, the Gaza Strip

At least eight people were killed and over 20 were injured by an alleged Israeli airstrike which hit the Dardouna residence in the Jabalia region of northern Gaza on October 15th, 2023. @ShehabAgency reported that the number of those killed had risen to nine, and that more than 20 had been wounded. A post from

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
8 – 10
(1 child2 women2 men)
Civilians reported injured
21
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
8 named, 1 familiy identified
Names matched with MoH IDs
5
Geolocation
Town
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Incident date

October 20, 2023

Incident Code

ISPT0392a

LOCATION

الشيخ ناصر, Sheikh Nasser, Khan Younis, the Gaza Strip

In the early hours of Friday, October 20th, 2023, alleged Israeli airstrikes hit the al-Farra and Hadayed’s family homes in the Sheikh Nasser neighbourhood of Khan Younis, south of the Gaza Strip, reportedly killing 11 civilians spanning three generations. The victims of the attack included three children, five women, and three men. Among those killed

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
11
(3 children5 women3 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
11 named, 2 families identified
Names matched with MoH IDs
7
Geolocation
Neighbourhood/area
View Incident

Incident date

October 17, 2023

Incident Code

ISPT0345

LOCATION

مسجد شهداء الأقصى، مخيم النصيرات, Vicinity of Al-Aqsa Martyrs Mosque, Nuseirat refugee camp, Deir Al Balah, 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

Summary

First published
April 1, 2024
Last updated
November 11, 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
Geolocation
Exact location (via Airwars)
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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
View Incident

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

ISPT0479

LOCATION

بئر النعجة, Bir Al Na’jah, North Gaza, the Gaza Strip

An alleged bombing by the Israeli military on the house of the Nabhan family located in Bir al-Naja on Sunday, October 22nd 2023, led to injuries among civilians. Safa News reported this incident coupled with three social media posts containing similar information. Multiple reports describe injuries at the scene, but no other identifying factors have

Summary

First published
October 22, 2023
Last updated
June 6, 2024
Strike status
Single source claim
Strike type
Airstrike and/or Artillery
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
Weak
Single source claim, though sometimes featuring significant information.
Suspected belligerent
Israeli Military
Geolocation
Neighbourhood/area
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Incident date

October 24, 2023

Incident Code

ISPT0557

LOCATION

منزل لآل الحلقاوي في رفح جنوب القطاع, Al-Halqawi family in Rafah, Rafah, the Gaza Strip

At least one person was killed and dozens were injured on Tuesday, October 24, 2023, after an alleged Israeli military aircraft reportedly struck the Al-Halqawi family home next to Rabaa Shahida School and in the vicinity of the Ali Mosque in Rafah, south of the Gaza Strip. Shehab Agency initially reported the incident but did

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
1 – 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
Named victims
1 named
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Incident date

October 13, 2023

Incident Code

ISPT0178

LOCATION

حي الجنينة، رفح, Al Geneina neighborhood, Rafah, Rafah, the Gaza Strip

Shortly before 8:56 AM on Friday, October 13th 2023, three houses, among them a house of the Al-Khayyat family, located in the Al Geneina neighborhood of Rafah, Gaza Strip, were destroyed in an alleged Israeli airstrike, killing at least 16 civilians, including four women, eight children, and an infant boy, and injuring a number of

Summary

First published
June 1, 2024
Last updated
November 12, 2024
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Airstrike
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
16 – 18
(9 children4 women3 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.
Impact
Education,Healthcare
Impact on services or infrastructure relating to education, health or food supply. See methodology note for details.
Suspected belligerent
Israeli Military
Named victims
17 named, 1 familiy identified
Names matched with MoH IDs
15
Geolocation
Neighbourhood/area
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