Israel and Gaza 2023

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Israeli Military
Palestinian Militants
Country
Israel
the Gaza Strip
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Incident date

May 20, 2021

Incident Code

M21ISPT125

LOCATION

حي العطاطرة ، بيت لاهيا, Al Atatira neighborhood, Beit Lahiya, North Gaza, the Gaza Strip

On May 20th, 2021, at 11:55 AM one man was reported killed and one woman was reported injured by an Israeli drone missile in the al-Atatira neighborhood of Beit Lahiya, in northern Gaza. The man was identified as 34-year-old Hashem Shaher al-Shorfa, and the woman was identified as Reham Sayed al-Attar. Multiple news and Twitter

Summary

First published
May 20, 2021
Last updated
November 3, 2023
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Airstrike, Drone Strike
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
0 – 1
(0–1 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
Suspected target
Palestinian Forces
Named victims
1 named
Belligerents reported killed
0–1
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Incident date

May 20, 2021

Incident Code

M21ISPT126

LOCATION

جباليا, Jabalia, North Gaza, the Gaza Strip

On May 20th, 2021, at approximately 2:05 AM between four to nine civilians, including three women and one child were injured as a result of Israeli airstrikes on the Jabaliya refugee camp. No names were reported. Two missiles were reported to have been fired at the main street connecting Block 7 and Block 9 of

Summary

First published
May 20, 2021
Last updated
November 3, 2023
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Airstrike
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
Unknown
Civilians reported injured
4–8
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 20, 2021

Incident Code

M21ISPT127

LOCATION

الصفطاوي , Al Saftawi, North Gaza, the Gaza Strip

On May 20th, 2021, two civilians were reported killed by an Israeli airstrike on a car in the al-Saftawi area, west of Jabalia camp in the Northern Gaza Strip. Identified as Suhaib Al-Kahlout and Muyasara Al-Aarer, both were on al-Saftawi street, a commercial thoroughfare in Gaza City. In addition, Al-Monitor reports that the airstrikes halted

Summary

First published
May 20, 2021
Last updated
November 3, 2023
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Airstrike and/or Artillery
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

May 20, 2021

Incident Code

M21ISPT128

LOCATION

عزبة بيت حانون, Izbat Beit Hanoun, North Gaza, the Gaza Strip

An Israeli airstrike targeted the home of the Abu Jared family in Beit Hanoun, injuring up to six civilians according to multiple sources. Several sources reported that of the six civilians injured, one was in a serious condition. This seriously injured male victim was named by multiple sources as 69 year old Ali Khalil Abu

Summary

First published
May 20, 2021
Last updated
November 3, 2023
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Airstrike
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
0 – 1
(0–1 men)
Civilians reported injured
3–6
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
Named victims
1 named
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Incident date

May 20, 2021

Incident Code

M21ISPT124

LOCATION

عمارة الرائد, Al Raed building, Gaza, the Gaza Strip

Up to seven civilians including a baby were injured, one seriously, in a strike on an apartment building in the al-Rimal neighbourhood of Gaza City in the afternoon of May 20, 2021. Various sources report an airstrike hitting the al-Raed building, which was a mixed-use residential and commercial building, destroying the apartment and ground-floor shops,

Summary

First published
May 20, 2021
Last updated
November 3, 2023
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Airstrike
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
Unknown
Civilians reported injured
4–7
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
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Incident date

May 20, 2021

Incident Code

M21ISPT129

LOCATION

بيت المغير, رفح, Al Mughayir House, Rafah, Rafah, the Gaza Strip

Between three and six people were reportedly injured as a result of alleged Israeli airstrikes on a house said to belong to Al-Mughayer family in Shaboura refugee camp, Rafah, Gaza on May 20 2021. A tweet from @AqsaTVChannel put the number of injuries at three while Palestinian Refugees Portal reported that six casualties were rescued

Summary

First published
May 20, 2021
Last updated
November 3, 2023
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Airstrike
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
Unknown
Civilians reported injured
3–6
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

May 20, 2021

Incident Code

M21ISPT130

LOCATION

حي معان ,خان يونس, Ma’an neighborhood, Khan Younis, Khan Younis, the Gaza Strip

Between three and four civilians, including two children, were injured when an unexploded missile landed in a home east of Ma’an on May 20, 2021. According to Al Mezan, Israeli missiles struck the home of brothers Muhammad and Munis Muhareb, in the customs police area east of Ma’an. However, the missile did not explode and

Summary

First published
May 20, 2021
Last updated
September 13, 2024
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Airstrike
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
Unknown
Civilians reported injured
3–4
Causes of injury / death
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions, Planted explosives and unexploded ordnance (UXO)
Airwars civilian harm grading
Fair
Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
Suspected belligerent
Israeli Military
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Incident date

May 19, 2021

Incident Code

PALIS031

LOCATION

أوفاكيم, Ofakim, Southern, Israel

One person was injured when a rocket struck the city of Ofakim, southern Israel on May 19th 2021, according to local reports. Shihab news agency quoted “Hebrew sources” saying: “A settler was injured in Ofkim after the resistance fired a wave of missiles.” The Al Qassam Brigade claimed responsibility for the strike, according to Anadolu

Summary

First published
May 19, 2021
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Strike status
Declared strike
Strike type
Artillery
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
Unknown
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.
Known belligerent
Palestinian Militants
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Incident date

May 19, 2021

Incident Code

M21ISPT117

LOCATION

المصري ,دير البلح, Al Mashaaleh, Dier Al Balah, Deir Al Balah, the Gaza Strip

Artillery caused extensive destruction to the Al-Masry family home, according to local sources, on May 19th 2021 in the neighbourhood of Al Mashaaleh, within the town of Deir Al Balah, in Gaza. Up to two people were reportedly seriously injured. According to Safa, the Palestinian Press Agency, the attack happened at 5.10pm. Local sources, such

Summary

First published
May 19, 2021
Last updated
November 3, 2023
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Artillery
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
Unknown
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
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Incident date

May 19, 2021

Incident Code

M21ISPT119

LOCATION

مسجد الفرقان, Al Furqan Mosque Vicinity, Bit Lahia, North Gaza, the Gaza Strip

“Several” people were reported injured after an alleged Israeli forces’ airstrike or drone strike targeting the vicinity of Al-Furqan Mosque, west of Beit Lahiya, Gaza, on May 19th 2021. This attack was alleged to have taken place at approximately 6.40pm. @qudsn reported “several” injuries and other sources just reported on “injuries” but none of the

Summary

First published
May 19, 2021
Last updated
November 3, 2023
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Airstrike, Drone Strike
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
Unknown
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
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Incident date

May 19, 2021

Incident Code

M21ISPT120

LOCATION

السطر, Al Sitar, Khan Younis, the Gaza Strip

On May 20th, 2021, one woman was killed and up to ten civilians, including up to four children and two women, were injured as a result of an airstrike on the al-Sitar al-Gharbi neighborhood in Khan Yunis. Israeli warplanes fired a missile at 5:10am at the al-Khawaldah family home. The Palestintian Center for Human Rights

Summary

First published
May 19, 2021
Last updated
November 3, 2023
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Airstrike
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
1
(1 woman)
Civilians reported injured
4–10
Cause of injury / death
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Airwars civilian harm grading
Fair
Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
Suspected belligerent
Israeli Military
Named victims
3 named, 1 familiy identified
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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

May 19, 2021

Incident Code

M21ISPT116

LOCATION

مفترق الرضوان في شارع الجلاء, Al Radwan Junction in Al Jala street, Gaza, Gaza, the Gaza Strip

In the early hours of the morning of May 19th 2021, between approximately 4am to 4.30am, Yousef Abu Hussein, a 32 year old journalist from Al-Aqsa (the Voice of Jerusalem) Radio, was killed when Israeli forces allegedly launched three missiles which hit the fourth and fifth floors of a five-story building in the Al Radwan

Summary

First published
May 19, 2021
Last updated
November 3, 2023
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Airstrike, 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
View Incident

Incident date

May 19, 2021

Incident Code

M21ISPT118

LOCATION

بيت حانون, Beit Hanoun, North Gaza, the Gaza Strip

There was wide scale reporting of the death of civilian Raed Zakariya Mohammad Hamad, aged 32, after alleged Israeli forces’ artillery hit Al Qarman Street, east of Beit Hanoun at approximately 2pm on May 19th 2021. Another 10 civilians were reportedly wounded, including at least one child. The artillery shells hit the house of Zakariya

Summary

First published
May 19, 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
1–10
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, 1 familiy identified
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Incident date

May 19, 2021

Incident Code

M21ISPT121

LOCATION

شارع البركة, Opposite Capital Mall, Deir Al Balah, Gaza, the Gaza Strip

Up to four people, including a pregnant woman, a disabled man and a child – likely members of the same family – and their neighbour, were reported killed by alleged Israeli airstrikes in Deir al-Balah, Gaza, at approximately 4pm on May 19th 2021. Those killed were reported to be members of the Salha family: Amani

Summary

First published
May 19, 2021
Last updated
November 3, 2023
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Airstrike
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
3 – 4
(1 child1 woman1 man)
Civilians reported injured
2
Cause of injury / death
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Airwars civilian harm grading
Fair
Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
Suspected belligerent
Israeli Military
Named victims
3 named, 1 familiy identified
View Incident

Incident date

May 19, 2021

Incident Code

M21ISPT113

LOCATION

دير البلح, Deir Al Balah, the Gaza Strip

Fida Fakhri Al-Qidra, aged between 32-35, was reportedly killed in either an Israeli missile or Palestinian rocket misfire on May 19th 2021 at approximately 4pm, when it hit her house located in the Mazraa area in the centre of Deir Al-Balah. According to Al Haya News, her husband, Iyad Amin Al-Qudra, and her daughter were

Summary

First published
May 19, 2021
Last updated
November 3, 2023
Strike status
Contested strike
Strike type
Airstrike and/or Artillery
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
1
Civilians reported injured
2–3
Cause of injury / death
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Airwars civilian harm grading
Contested
Competing claims of responsibility e.g. multiple belligerents, or casualties also attributed to ground forces.
Suspected belligerents
Israeli Military, Palestinian Militants
Named victims
4 named, 2 families identified
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Incident date

May 19, 2021

Incident Code

M21ISPT122

LOCATION

شارع السكه ,جباليا‎, Al Sikka Street (شارع السكه), east of Jabalia (جباليا‎), North Gaza, the Gaza Strip

A young girl between 9 and 12 years old, Dima Saad Asaliya, was reportedly killed in an alleged Israeli missile strike on Al Sikka street in Shasha neighbourhood of Gaza on May 19 2021. Another five other civilians were also reportedly injured in the attack. Dima Asaliya’s father, Sa’ad Asaliya, a taxi driver in northern

Summary

First published
May 19, 2021
Last updated
November 3, 2023
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Airstrike, Drone Strike
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
1
(1 child)
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
1 named
View Incident

Incident date

May 19, 2021

Incident Code

PALIS030

LOCATION

سديروت, Sderot, Southern, Israel

Five rockets were fired by Al Qassam into the city of Sderot, injuring at least two civilians on May 19, 2021. Al Qassam confirmed that they had attacked the city of Sderot that day. The rockets reportedly caused damage to several buildings and cars, according to multiple sources. It was reported that either two or

Summary

First published
May 19, 2021
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Strike status
Declared strike
Strike type
Artillery
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
Confirmed
A specific belligerent has accepted responsibility for civilian harm.
Known belligerent
Palestinian Militants
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Incident date

May 19, 2021

Incident Code

M21ISPT114

LOCATION

جحر الديك, Juhr Al Dik, Gaza, the Gaza Strip

A 63-year-old farmer, Hajj Hasan Sami Borno, was reported to have been killed either in Israeli artillery shelling or as a result of a gunshot wound to the chest in the village Juhr Al Dik, southeast of Gaza city, on May 19 2021. Some sources reported that Borno was killed as a result of warplanes

Summary

First published
May 19, 2021
Last updated
November 3, 2023
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Airstrike and/or Artillery, Artillery
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
1
(1 man)
Causes of injury / death
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions, 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
View Incident

Incident date

May 19, 2021

Incident Code

PALIS029

LOCATION

عسقلان, Ashkelon, Southern, Israel

Rockets fired by Al-Qassam hit the city of Ashkelon, reportedly leading to injuries for between six and eight civilians who fell whilst running to bomb shelters. Civilians were transferred to Barzillai Hospital for treatment. According to one source, around 5.30pm eight physically injured civilians arrived at Barzillai hospital including one victim who was injured in

Summary

First published
May 19, 2021
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Strike status
Declared strike
Strike type
Artillery
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
Unknown
Civilians reported injured
6–8
Causes of injury / death
Accidents related to conflict, 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
Palestinian Militants
View Incident

Incident date

May 18, 2021

Incident Code

M21ISPT100

LOCATION

شارع الامام علي ، رفح, Imam Ali Street, Rafah, Rafah, the Gaza Strip

One civilian was injured in an alleged Israeli airstrike on an area west of Rafah, southern Gaza on May 18th 2021, according to local reports. Palestine Today said: “Occupation warplanes target a group of citizens in the Al-Qadi area”, an informal name given to the area. One civilian was moderately injured by a missile fired

Summary

First published
May 18, 2021
Last updated
November 3, 2023
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Airstrike, Drone Strike
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
Unknown
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
View Incident

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
View Incident

Incident date

May 18, 2021

Incident Code

M21ISPT102

LOCATION

مقر الاصلاحيه، رفح , Rehabilitation Centre, Rafah, Rafah, the Gaza Strip

Two civilians were injured in a reported Israeli airstrike on a Rehabilitation Center west of the city of Rafah, southern Gaza on May 18th 2021, according to local reports. The Palestinian Centre for Human Rights said: “At 19:35, Israeli warplanes launched two missiles at Central Rafah Rehabilitation Center. As a result, the center was completely

Summary

First published
May 18, 2021
Last updated
November 3, 2023
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Airstrike
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
View Incident

Incident date

May 18, 2021

Incident Code

M21ISPT103

LOCATION

الزيتون, Al Zeitoun, Gaza, the Gaza Strip

One young man was killed, and at least 10 other people were injured in an alleged Israeli strike on the Al-Zaytoun neighborhood, south of Gaza City on May 18th 2021, according to local reports. Sources differ as to whether the strike was the result of shelling or an airstrike. The Palestinian media outlet, Shehab, said

Summary

First published
May 18, 2021
Last updated
November 3, 2023
Strike status
Declared strike
Strike type
Airstrike and/or Artillery
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.
Known belligerent
Israeli Military
Known target
Palestinian Forces
Named victims
1 named
Belligerents reported killed
2
View Incident

Incident date

May 18, 2021

Incident Code

M21ISPT104

LOCATION

خزاعه, خان يونس, غزة, Khuza'a, Khan Yunis, Gaza, Khan Younis, the Gaza Strip

One man, a civilian, was killed and as many as two other civilians were injured in an alleged Israeli strike on the town of Khuza’a, southern Gaza on May 18th 2021, according to local reports. At 17:00 on May 24th, a medical source in Khan Younis announced the death of Osama Ashraf Abu Reda, according

Summary

First published
May 18, 2021
Last updated
November 3, 2023
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Airstrike, Airstrike and/or Artillery, Drone Strike
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
1
(1 man)
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
Suspected target
Israeli military
Named victims
1 named
View Incident

Incident date

May 18, 2021

Incident Code

M21ISPT105

LOCATION

الكرامه, غزة, Al Karama, Gaza, North Gaza, the Gaza Strip

One civilian was seriously injured in an alleged Israeli airstrike on a house in the Al-Karama neighborhood in northern Gaza, on May 18 th 2021, according to local reports. Ihab Dawahidi, 35, Director of Medical Laboratories at the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA), was struck in the head by shrapnel that fractured his

Summary

First published
May 18, 2021
Last updated
November 3, 2023
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Airstrike
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
Unknown
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
1 named
View Incident

Incident date

May 18, 2021

Incident Code

M21ISPT106

LOCATION

الزانه, خان يونس, Al Zana, Khan Younis, Khan Younis, the Gaza Strip

Five civilians were reported injured in an alleged Israeli artillery strike on the area of Al-Zana, east of Khan Yunis on May 18th 2021, according to local reports. Paltimes reported the injuries ranged from light to moderate. Twitter user, Belal Nazar, said: “Smoke shells were fired at Al-Zana area, east of Khan Yunis. Heavy artillery

Summary

First published
May 18, 2021
Last updated
November 3, 2023
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Artillery
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
Unknown
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
View Incident

Incident date

May 18, 2021

Incident Code

M21ISPT107

LOCATION

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

One civilian was injured by shrapnel following an alleged Israeli airstrike on Al-Bureij refugee camp in central Gaza on May 18th 2021, according to local reports. Msdr News reported that a man sustained shrapnel wounds from a missile fired by a drone and he received treatment at Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital. Around the same time, Al

Summary

First published
May 18, 2021
Last updated
November 3, 2023
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Airstrike, Airstrike and/or Artillery, Drone Strike
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
Unknown
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
View Incident

Incident date

May 18, 2021

Incident Code

PALIS028

LOCATION

جنوب اسرائيل, Ohad, Southern, Israel

Two Thai nationals were killed, and as many as 20 people injured, when a rocket reportedly fired by the Al-Qassam Brigades struck an agricultural packaging plant in the town of Ohad, in southern Israel on May 18th, 2021, according to local reports. The Al Qassam Brigade released a statement claiming responsibility for the strike in

Summary

First published
May 18, 2021
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Strike status
Declared strike
Strike type
Artillery
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
2
(2 men)
Civilians reported injured
20
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
Palestinian Militants
Named victims
3 named
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Incident date

May 18, 2021

Incident Code

M21ISPT109

LOCATION

بيت حانون, غزة, Beit Hanoun, Gaza, North Gaza, the Gaza Strip

There were reports of civilian injuries, including one woman, following an alleged Israeli airstrike on a house in Beit Hanoun, northern Gaza on May 18th 2021, according to local reports. Mezan reported: “At approximately 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, May 18, 2021, the occupation warplanes bombed a group of citizens on Al-Qarman Street in the center

Summary

First published
May 18, 2021
Last updated
November 3, 2023
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Airstrike and/or Artillery
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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