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 26, 2023

Incident Code

ISPT0636

LOCATION

منزل عائلة الحمايدة, al-Hamayda family residence, Rafah, the Gaza Strip

On the night of Thursday, October 26, 2023, 12 civilians, all of them children and women, were killed and several were injured in an alleged Israeli airstrike that struck the al-Hamayda family home in the Shaboura camp in western Rafah, in the south of the Gaza Strip. The house was reported as being opposite the

Summary

First published
August 5, 2024
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Airstrike
Civilian infrastructure
IDP or refugee camp, Residential building
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
12
(6 children5 women)
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
12 named, 1 familiy identified
Names matched with MoH IDs
11
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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

November 6, 2023

Incident Code

ISPT0925

LOCATION

حي النصر, Al-Nasr neighbourhood, Gaza, the Gaza Strip

On the evening of Monday, November 6th, 2023, journalist Muhammad Ghanem Tawfiq Al-Jaja was killed after an alleged Israeli airstrike hit his family home in the Al-Nasr neighbourhood in Gaza City. The alleged strike killed 12 other members of the Al-Jaja family, including four children and five women, one of whom was pregnant, and injured

Summary

First published
July 14, 2024
Last updated
October 15, 2024
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Airstrike
Civilian infrastructure
Residential building
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
13
(4 children5 women4 men)
Civilians reported injured
1
Cause of injury / death
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Airwars civilian harm grading
Fair
Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
Suspected belligerent
Israeli Military
Named victims
13 named, 1 familiy identified
Geolocation
Neighbourhood/area
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Incident date

October 30, 2023

Incident Code

ISPT0771

LOCATION

منزل عائلة رزق في حي الجنينة شرقي رفح, Rizq family’s home in the Al-Geneina neighborhood, Rafah, the Gaza Strip

In the early afternoon of Monday, October 30, 2023, an alleged Israeli airstrike hit the Rizq family home in the Al-Geneina neighborhood, east of Rafah, in the Gaza Strip, killing at least 13 identified civilians, including at least four women and at least six children, and injuring 40 civilians, among them children. Local sources reported

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
13 – 24
(7 children6 women1 man)
Civilians reported injured
40
Cause of injury / death
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Airwars civilian harm grading
Fair
Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
Impact
Education
Impact on services or infrastructure relating to education, health or food supply. See methodology note for details.
Suspected belligerent
Israeli Military
Named victims
15 named, 2 families identified
Names matched with MoH IDs
13
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Incident date

May 12, 2024

Incident Code

ISPT120524a

LOCATION

قرب مسجد الاستجابة في حي الصبرة, house for the Al-Haddad family near Al Istijabah mosque in Al Sabra neighborhood, Gaza City, Gaza, the Gaza Strip

In the afternoon of Sunday May 12th, 2024, two civilians were reportedly killed and several civilians were injured as a result of an alleged Israeli airstrike on the house for the Al-Haddad family near Al Istijabah mosque in Al Sabra neighbourhood of Gaza City. At least two militants were likely also killed in the incident.

Summary

First published
September 4, 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
Suspected target
Palestinian Forces
Belligerents reported killed
2
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Incident date

November 1, 2023

Incident Code

ISPT0807

LOCATION

Al Elmi area, Jabalia, Gaza strip, North Gaza, the Gaza Strip

On November 1st 2023, an alleged bombing by an Israeli military aircraft on a house in the northern Gaza Strip on al-Alami area of Jabalia Camp, resulted in at least two injured children and possibly killed another child. A Palestine Today correspondent, posting to Twitter/X, reported that the house allegedly bombed by an Israeli aircraft

Summary

First published
September 28, 2024
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Airstrike
Civilian infrastructure
Residential building
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
0 – 1
(0–1 children0–1 men)
Civilians reported injured
4–5
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
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Incident date

June 7, 2024

Incident Code

ISPT070624o

LOCATION

شمال بيت لاهيا شمال القطاع, North of Beit Lahia, north of the Gaza Strip, Gaza strip, North Gaza, the Gaza Strip

On Friday June 7th, 2024, 44-year-old Tayseer Hani Sweilem (Abu Hani) was reportedly killed as a result of alleged Israeli gunfire from a Quadcopter aircraft north of Beit Lahia, north of the Gaza Strip. Many local sources, including Kalefalgtiea, Khaled Mohammad and Rania Alkhodary reported on the incident and identified Tayseer Sweilem as the young

Summary

First published
October 11, 2024
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Airstrike, Drone Strike
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
1
(1 man)
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
1 named
Names matched with MoH IDs
1
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Incident date

June 7, 2024

Incident Code

ISPT070624d

LOCATION

شارع صلاح الدين شرق دير البلح وسط القطاع,, Salah al-Din Street, east of Deir al-Balah in the middle of the Gaza Strip, Deir al Balah, the Gaza Strip

Around 7:20 PM on Friday, June 7, 2024, the body of a civilian arrived at the Al-Aqsa hospital. They were reported to be the victim of an alleged Israeli bombing on Salah al-Din Street, east of the city of Deir al-Balah in the middle of the Gaza Strip, Gaza Strip. The identity of the victim

Summary

First published
October 11, 2024
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Airstrike and/or Artillery
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
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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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Incident date

May 13, 2021

Incident Code

M21ISPT050

LOCATION

الشيخ زايد, Al Sheikh Zayed, North Gaza, the Gaza Strip

Up to five civilians, including four journalists, were injured in alleged Israeli strikes on al-Sheikh Zayid area in Beit Lahia on May 13, 2021. Middle East Monitor reported that two Anadolu Agency journalists were injured in Israeli strikes on northern Gaza. Photojournalist Mustafa Hassouna and cameraman Mohammad al-Aloul were injured while covering an Israeli strike. Their

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
Unknown
Civilians reported injured
4–5
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
5 named
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Incident date

May 16, 2021

Incident Code

M21ISPT081

LOCATION

قرب جسر وادي غزة, Vicinity of Wadi Gaza Bridge, Gaza, the Gaza Strip

One civilian, a man, was killed and two others, women, were reportedly injured by IDF artillery fire that struck a house near the Wadi Gaza Bridge in the Central Gaza Strip around 4 a.m. on the morning of Sunday 16th May 2021. Multiple sources, including Al Haq and Al Mezan, report multiple artillery shells being

Summary

First published
May 16, 2021
Last updated
November 3, 2023
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Airstrike and/or Artillery
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
1
(1 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, 2 families identified
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Incident date

May 19, 2021

Incident Code

M21ISPT115

LOCATION

شقة سكنية, Al Shahada Street, Gaza, the Gaza Strip

Up to four civilians were reported killed when an alleged Israeli forces’ airstrike hit the Zarab building, Al Saraya junction, Gaza, at approximately 3am on May 19th 2021. According to some sources, as many as three other civilians were also injured. The building was an apartment in the vicinity of Al-Shahada Street in the Al-Rimal

Summary

First published
May 19, 2021
Last updated
November 3, 2023
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Airstrike and/or Artillery
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
3 – 4
(0–1 children3–4 men)
Civilians reported injured
1–3
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
4 named, 1 familiy identified
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Incident date

October 16, 2023

Incident Code

ISPT0268

LOCATION

مركز الدفاع المدني في حي التفاح, Civil defence center, Al Tuffah, Gaza, the Gaza Strip

On 16th October, 2023, at least six men working in the Palestinian civil defense were killed, and another seven employees were injured (two in a critical condition) as a result of an alleged Israeli airstrike on the civil defense center in Al Tufah neighborhood, east of Gaza City. All victims were reportedly providing humanitarian services

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
6 – 7
(6 men)
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.
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
Names matched with MoH IDs
3
Geolocation
Nearby landmark
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Incident date

October 31, 2023

Incident Code

ISPT0783

LOCATION

مخيم جباليا, Jabalia camp, North Gaza, the Gaza Strip

On October 31, 2023 confirmed Israeli strikes on the densely populated Jabalia refugee camp killed at least 126 civilians, including 69 children. A further 280 civilians were reported injured by the director of the nearby Indonesian Hospital. A second strike hit the same location the following day, though the full casualty assessment for that incident

Summary

First published
November 1, 2023
Last updated
October 21, 2024
Strike status
Declared strike
Strike type
Airstrike
Civilian infrastructure
IDP or refugee camp, Residential building
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
126 – 143
(69 children22 women28 men)
Civilians reported injured
280
Cause of injury / death
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Airwars civilian harm grading
Confirmed
A specific belligerent has accepted responsibility for civilian harm.
Known belligerent
Israeli Military
Known target
Palestinian Forces
Named victims
112 named, 11 families identified
Geolocation
Exact location (other)
Belligerents reported killed
12–24
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Incident date

October 9, 2023

Incident Code

ISPT0074

LOCATION

منزل عبدالله ابو سيف, House of Abdullah Abu Saif, the Gaza Strip

On October 9th, 2023, at approximately 11:30 PM, Abdullah Ahmed Abu Saif was killed in an alleged Israeli strike on his house that happened without prior warning, according to the local sources. Twitter/X user @16_gouda shared video footage of a destroyed house on his account. Mahmoud Abu Youssef confirmed his brother’s passing on Facebook, writing that

Summary

First published
December 1, 2023
Last updated
July 9, 2024
Strike status
Single source claim
Strike type
Airstrike
Civilian infrastructure
Residential building
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
1
(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
Geolocation
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Incident date

November 8, 2023

Incident Code

ISPT0984a

LOCATION

محيط شارع الصناعة, Vicinity of Al Sinaa Street, Gaza, the Gaza Strip

On November 8, 2023, two brothers – Muhammad Azmi al Rayees and engineer Muayyad Azmi al Rayees, as well as their cousin Fares Faza al Rayees, were killed by an alleged Israeli airstrike while trying to recover the body of their brother Dr. Maisara Al Rayees from the rubble of the Al Rayees family house in

Summary

First published
December 1, 2023
Last updated
September 13, 2024
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Airstrike
Civilian infrastructure
Residential building
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
3
(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.
Suspected belligerent
Israeli Military
Named victims
3 named, 1 familiy identified
Geolocation
Nearby landmark
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Incident date

October 12, 2023

Incident Code

ISPT0173

LOCATION

جوار مسجد البحبسة, Vicinity of Al Bahabsa Mosque, Rafah, the Gaza Strip

On October 12th 2023, it was reported that at least nine civilians, including at least one young child, were killed and up to ten others injured after an alleged airstrike on the Al-Zimili family home, east of Rafah. Where sources identified the belligerent, all sources attributed the strikes to Israeli forces. Manal Al-Zamili was reportedly

Summary

First published
December 1, 2023
Last updated
October 21, 2024
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Airstrike
Civilian infrastructure
Residential building
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
9
(1 child3 women5 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.
Named victims
9 named, 1 familiy identified
Names matched with MoH IDs
8
Geolocation
Exact location (via Airwars)
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Incident date

October 13, 2023

Incident Code

ISPT0184

LOCATION

محافظة شمال غزة, North Gaza, the Gaza Strip

During the evening of Friday, October 13th 2023, a 41-year old journalist of the local Al-Aqsa Radio Hossam Mahmoud Hassan Mubarak was killed in an alleged Israeli airstrike on citizens’ homes in the northern Gaza Strip. Various media outlets, including Aljazeera, BBC Arabic, AL Rabia TV, and Nabd news as well as professional associations, including

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 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
Province/governorate
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Incident date

October 17, 2023

Incident Code

ISPT0281

LOCATION

مسجد صلاح الدين الأيوبي, Vicinity of Salah al Din al Ayyubi Mosque, Gaza, the Gaza Strip

A large number of people were killed and wounded when three houses collapsed, including the Arhim family home, north of the Salah al-Din al-Ayyubi Mosque in the Al-Zaytoun neighborhood, east of Gaza City, after reportedly being hit by a bomb from an Israeli military aircraft on Tuesday, October 17, 2023. Many of the victims who

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
12 – 24
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
Nearby landmark
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Incident date

October 20, 2023

Incident Code

ISPT0392

LOCATION

خانيونس, Khan Younis, the Gaza Strip

On October 20th 2023, between 18 and 22 civilians – including women and children – all members of the ‘Abu Al-Naja’ family were killed, and between 79 and 114 others were injured after an alleged Israeli airstrike on their residential home in the Abu-Shahla neighbourhood in east Khan Yunis, Gaza. It has been reported that

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
18 – 22
(9 children5 women4 men)
Civilians reported injured
79–114
Cause of injury / death
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Airwars civilian harm grading
Fair
Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
Suspected belligerent
Israeli Military
Named victims
18 named, 1 familiy identified
Names matched with MoH IDs
1
Geolocation
Province/governorate
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Incident date

October 18, 2023

Incident Code

ISPT0343

LOCATION

أبراج العودة, al Awda Towers, North Gaza, the Gaza Strip

On Wednesday, October 18th 2023, at least two civilians, a 40 year-old writer and a 16 year-old child, were killed in an alleged Israeli airstrike and/or artillery strike on al-Awda Towers, a residential building north of Beit Lahia, Gaza strip. At 6:21 in the morning, Safa news reported “violent Israeli bombardment in al-Awda Towers, north

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
2
(1 child1 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
2 named
Names matched with MoH IDs
2
Geolocation
Nearby landmark
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Incident date

October 21, 2023

Incident Code

ISPT0423

LOCATION

خزاعة, Khuza’a, Khan Younis, the Gaza Strip

On October 21, 2023, at least two people were killed by an alleged Israeli airstrike as they were riding a motorcycle in Khuza’a, east of Khan Yunis in the Gaza Strip. The victims were named as Nidal Atwa Qudeih and Nael Raja Qudeih, both of whom were adult males. Some sources reported that a third person

Summary

First published
March 1, 2024
Last updated
July 9, 2024
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Airstrike
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
2 – 3
(2 men)
Civilians reported injured
1
Cause of injury / death
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Airwars civilian harm grading
Fair
Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
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
2 named, 1 familiy identified
Names matched with MoH IDs
1
Geolocation
Town
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Incident date

October 22, 2023

Incident Code

ISPT0450

LOCATION

الأمل, Al Amal, Khan Younis, the Gaza Strip

On the evening of Sunday, October 22nd 2023, at least four civilians were killed and 18 others, including more than 15 children, were reportedly injured in an alleged Israeli airstrike that bombed Al-Zinati’s house in the Al-Amal neighbourhood, in the west of Khan Yunis, in the central Gaza Strip. This incident resulted in the deaths

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
4
(3 children1 man)
Civilians reported injured
18–19
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
Named victims
8 named, 1 familiy identified
Names matched with MoH IDs
4
Geolocation
Neighbourhood/area
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Incident date

October 22, 2023

Incident Code

ISPT0461

LOCATION

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

Shortly before 10:36 PM on Sunday, October 22nd 2023, the Al-Ghandour family’s house in Beit Lahia, near the Abu Ubaida Center, in the north of the Gaza Strip, was allegedly hit by Israeli aircraft bombing, resulting in at least 18 and potentially more than 25 deaths, including at least four women and at least five

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
18 – 26
(5–7 children4 women8–10 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
18 named, 1 familiy identified
Names matched with MoH IDs
15
Geolocation
Town
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Incident date

October 17, 2023

Incident Code

ISPT0332b

LOCATION

Gaza Strip, the Gaza Strip

On October 17th, 2023, Muhammad Mahmoud Al-Balbisi (25) was killed by an alleged Israeli airstrike in the Gaza Strip. The Martyrs of Gaza Twitter/X account posted a tribute by Muhammad’s friend Hamoud Abbadi, quoting him as saying, “Who said that parting does not change the features? We were always together… in everything, laughing, going out,

Summary

First published
April 1, 2024
Last updated
July 9, 2024
Strike status
Single source claim
Strike type
Airstrike and/or Artillery
Civilian infrastructure
Residential building
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
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
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Incident date

October 22, 2023

Incident Code

ISPT0477

LOCATION

قرب مسجد الفلاح ,المغازي, Vicinity of Al Falah mosque, Al Maghazi, Deir Al Balah, the Gaza Strip

In the early morning hours of Sunday, October 22nd, 2023, an alleged Israeli airstrike hit the al-Abadla’s family home, located near the al-Falah Mosque, in al-Maghazi Camp, central Gaza Strip, allegedly killing four civilians across three generations and injuring several others, according to multiple sources. Among those killed in the deadly strike were Umm Raafat

Summary

First published
October 22, 2023
Last updated
May 31, 2024
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Airstrike
Civilian infrastructure
IDP or refugee camp, Religious Institution, Residential building
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
4
(1 child1 woman2 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
Nearby landmark
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Incident date

October 24, 2023

Incident Code

ISPT0553

LOCATION

القرارة, Al Qarara, Khan Younis, the Gaza Strip

On October 24th 2023, injuries were reported as a result of an alleged Israeli airstrike on the home of the Al-Aymawi family in the Al-Qarara neighbourhood of Khan Yunis. Shehab News Agency posted on Twitter/X about the attack, reporting injuries, and attributing the strike to Israeli aircraft. A second source, @K_a_p_s_o_l_a, also posted on Twitter/X

Summary

First published
June 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
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
Town
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Incident date

December 1, 2023

Incident Code

ISPT1345

LOCATION

ساحة الشوا, Shawa Square, Gaza, the Gaza Strip

Four members of the Al-Sawaf family were killed by alleged Israeli airstrikes on the Al-Sawaf family home in Shawa Square in the Al-Tiffah neighborhood east of Gaza City on December 1, 2023. On January 14, 2024, Airwars’ researchers spoke with Shimaa Musfafa Al-Sawaf, daughter of the owner of the house, who provided the names and

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
4
(4 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
4 named, 1 familiy identified
Geolocation
Nearby landmark
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Incident date

October 27, 2023

Incident Code

ISPT0657

LOCATION

بئر النجا, Bir al Naj, North Gaza, the Gaza Strip

Around lunchtime on Friday, October 27, 2023, at least 20 civilians were killed and at least one child injured following an alleged Israeli bombardment on the Al-Majdalawi residence in the vicinity of Abu Ali Mustafa roundabout, possibly near the Falouja UNRWA School, in the Bir Al-Naja area in northern Gaza. Some sources put the death

Summary

First published
July 30, 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
20 – 37
(7–11 children4–5 women5–8 men)
Civilians reported injured
1
Cause of injury / death
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Airwars civilian harm grading
Fair
Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
Impact
Education
Impact on services or infrastructure relating to education, health or food supply. See methodology note for details.
Suspected belligerent
Israeli Military
Named victims
21 named, 6 families identified
Names matched with MoH IDs
12
Geolocation
Neighbourhood/area
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Incident date

October 25, 2023

Incident Code

ISPT0618

LOCATION

منزل في شارع الجية في بلدة القرارة، خان يونس, a house on al-Jiyeh Street in the town of al-Qarara, Khan Yunis, Khan Younis, the Gaza Strip

On Wednesday, October 25th 2023, at least three people were killed and at least nine were injured in an alleged Israeli strike on a home on Al-Jihyeh Street in the al-Qarara area of Khan Yunis in the Gaza Strip. The home reportedly belonged to Maher Abdul Rahman Awad (Abu Haitham). Maha Awad’s wife, 56-year-old Dalal

Summary

First published
July 30, 2024
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Airstrike
Civilian infrastructure
IDP or refugee camp, Residential building
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
3
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.
Suspected belligerent
Israeli Military
Named victims
3 named, 1 familiy identified
Names matched with MoH IDs
1
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