Israel and Gaza 2023

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

Incident date

October 18, 2023

Incident Code

ISPT0321

LOCATION

البنك الإسلامي – فرع جباليا, Vicinity of the Islamic Bank - Jabalia Branch, North Gaza, the Gaza Strip

On October 18th 2023, it was reported that up to 27 people were killed when an airstrike hit the house of the Dardouna family, near the Islamic Bank in Jabalia al-Balad, north of the Gaza strip.  Where sources identified the belligerent, all sources attributed the strikes to Israeli forces. Ahmed posted on Facebook that as

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
10 – 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
Suspected target
Unknown
Geolocation
Nearby landmark
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Incident date

October 20, 2023

Incident Code

ISPT0414

LOCATION

تل الزعتر, Tal al Zaatar, North Gaza, the Gaza Strip

On October 20th 2023, up to 15 civilians were killed and between eight and 15 other people were injured in an alleged Israeli airstrike on the al-Ajrami house in Tal al-Zaatar in Jabalia Camp in the northern Gaza Strip. According to posts on social media, the names of those who were killed are: Shehba Jabr

Summary

First published
March 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
7 – 15
(4–8 children2–4 women1 man)
Civilians reported injured
8–15
Cause of injury / death
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Airwars civilian harm grading
Fair
Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
Suspected belligerent
Israeli Military
Named victims
7 named, 1 familiy identified
Names matched with MoH IDs
5
Geolocation
Neighbourhood/area
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Incident date

October 18, 2023

Incident Code

ISPT0355

LOCATION

بربخ, Barbakh, Khan Younis, the Gaza Strip

On Wednesday, October 18th 2023, a young man was reportedly killed during an alleged Israeli bombing in the Barbakh neighborhood in Khan Yunis, in the central Gaza Strip. It was reported that Mahmoud Jamal Abu Zarifa, also known as Abu Jamal, was killed as a result of the strike. Journalist Mouthanna Al-Najjae posted that he

Summary

First published
March 1, 2024
Last updated
July 9, 2024
Strike status
Single source claim
Strike type
Airstrike and/or Artillery
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
1
(1 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
1 named
Names matched with MoH IDs
1
Geolocation
Neighbourhood/area
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Incident date

October 7, 2023

Incident Code

ISPT0019a

LOCATION

النصيرات, Nuseirat, Deir Al Balah, the Gaza Strip

On the morning of Saturday, October 7th, 2023, a renowned Palestinian poet, novelist, journalist, and community activist, 36-year-old Omar (Umar) Fares Abu Shawish (Shaweesh)  was killed in the Nuseirat refugee camp in the Gaza Strip by alleged Israeli shelling. According to the tribute by the Twitter/X account @GazaMartyrs, Omar was injured and bled to death

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
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
1
(1 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
1 named
Names matched with MoH IDs
1
Geolocation
Town
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Incident date

October 21, 2023

Incident Code

ISPT0442

LOCATION

دير البلح, Deir Al Balah, the Gaza Strip

Shortly before 6:20 PM on Saturday, October 21, 2023, an alleged Israeli strike on the “Al-Hasanat” family home in the town of Deir Al Balah in the central Gaza Strip killed at least one civilian and injured at least one other. The number of casualties may be higher. Interior Ministry in Gaza and Arab TV

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
1 – 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.
Suspected belligerent
Israeli Military
Geolocation
Town
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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 22, 2023

Incident Code

ISPT0491

LOCATION

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

On Sunday, October 22nd 2023, the house of the Abu Anza family in Tal al-Sultan, west of Rafah, in the southern Gaza strip was reportedly hit in an alleged Israeli strike. Initial reports stated that the incident resulted in 10 injuries and no deaths, however it was later reported that a young man had been

Summary

First published
October 22, 2023
Last updated
June 6, 2024
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Airstrike and/or Artillery
Civilian infrastructure
Religious Institution, Residential building
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
1
(1 man)
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.
Suspected belligerent
Israeli Military
Named victims
2 named
Geolocation
Neighbourhood/area
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Incident date

October 24, 2023

Incident Code

ISPT0574

LOCATION

شارع عابدين ببلدة القرارة شمال شرقي خان يونس, Abu Sabt family home Abdeen Street in the town of Al-Qarara, north-east of Khan Younis, Khan Younis, the Gaza Strip

Shortly before 3:27 PM on Tuesday, October 24th 2023, the home of the Abu Sabt family on Abdeen Street in the town of Al-Qarara, located in the northeast of Khan Yunis, Gaza Strip, was allegedly bombed by the Israeli military, resulting in the death of a father and his daughter, and injuries of a number

Summary

First published
July 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 child1 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 26, 2023

Incident Code

ISPT0627

LOCATION

عائلة الأسطل,خان يونس, al-Astal family home in the “al-Satar al-Gharbi” area of Khan Younis, Khan Younis, the Gaza Strip

At dawn on Thursday, October 26th 2023, at least 38 members of the al-Astal (al-Asatal) family across three generations, including seven women and twenty children, were killed and a number of civilians were injured in an alleged Israeli airstrike on their home in the al-Satar al-Gharbi area of Khan Younis in the Gaza Strip. An

Summary

First published
July 30, 2024
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Airstrike
Civilian infrastructure
Residential building
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
38 – 39
(20 children7 women11–12 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
39 named, 4 families identified
Names matched with MoH IDs
37
Belligerents reported killed
0–1
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Incident date

October 29, 2023

Incident Code

ISPT0714

LOCATION

منزلا لعائلة مشتهى في حي الشجاعية شرق مدينة غزة, Mushtaha family home in the Al-Shujaiya neighbourhood, eastern Gaza City, Gaza, the Gaza Strip

On Sunday, October 29th 2023, multiple people were reported killed and wounded in an alleged Israeli airstrike on the Mushtaha family home located in the Al-Shujaiya neighbourhood of Gaza City in the Gaza Strip. The names and number of casualties is currently unavailable, therefore Airwars has used the fatality and injury range 2-2 in line

Summary

First published
August 1, 2024
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Airstrike
Civilian infrastructure
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
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Incident date

October 27, 2023

Incident Code

ISPT0653

LOCATION

عائلة الغول في مخيم الشاطئ, a multi-storey House for the al-Ghoul Family, al-Shati Camp, Gaza Strip, Gaza, the Gaza Strip

At least 37 identified members of the al-Ghoul family, coming from at least three generations and including at least 12 women and 13 children, were reportedly killed and dozens were wounded in an alleged Israeli airstrike on their multi-storey family home in the al-Shati Refugee Camp in northern Gaza late on the night of Friday,

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
37 – 44
(13 children12 women11 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
37 named, 1 familiy identified
Names matched with MoH IDs
34
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Incident date

May 12, 2024

Incident Code

ISPT120524i

LOCATION

عزبة ملين, Azbet Malin, Jabalia, Gaza Strip, North Gaza, the Gaza Strip

On Sunday May 12th 2024, Dr Safia Hamdan was reportedly killed by an alleged Israeli drone strike at the entrance to Azbet Malin in Jabalia, northern Gaza. A colleague of Dr Safia’s, Eid Sabah, posted to Facebook mourning the loss of Dr Safia Hamdan and reporting that they were killed by a “Zanana” missile. A

Summary

First published
July 14, 2024
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Airstrike, Drone Strike
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
1
Cause of injury / death
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Airwars civilian harm grading
Fair
Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
Suspected belligerent
Israeli Military
Named victims
1 named
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Incident date

January 11, 2019

Incident Code

ISSY-110119

LOCATION

دمشق, Damascus, Syria

Eight alleged Israeli strikes were launched on Damascus International Airport at 11:15pm on January 11/January 12, 2019. Syrian Arab News Agency reported that “at 11:15 before midnight, Israeli warplanes coming from Galilee area launched several missiles towards the surroundings of Damascus and our air defenses immediately intercepted them and downed most of them.” The result

Summary

First published
January 11, 2019
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Strike status
Declared strike
Strike type
Airstrike
Civilian harm reported
No
Civilians reported killed
Unknown
Known belligerent
Israeli Military
Known targets
Assad regime, Hezbollah, Iranian military
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Incident date

May 12, 2021

Incident Code

M21ISPT021

LOCATION

تل الهوى, Tal Al Hawa, Gaza, the Gaza Strip

Between three and five civilians, including two to three children and a pregnant woman, were killed and four others were injured in alleged Israeli strikes on Tal Al Hawa neighborhood in Gaza on May 12th 2021. Two members of the Al Qassam Brigade were also allegedly killed in the same strike. Al Jazeera reported that

Summary

First published
May 12, 2021
Last updated
November 3, 2023
Strike status
Declared strike
Strike type
Airstrike
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
3 – 5
(2–3 children1 woman1 man)
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.
Known belligerent
Israeli Military
Known target
Palestinian Forces
Named victims
6 named, 2 families identified
Belligerents reported killed
2
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