Israel and Gaza 2023

Israel and Gaza 2023

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Incident Code

ISPT0392c

Incident date

October 20, 2023

Location

بطن السمين, Batn al Sameen, Khan Younis, the Gaza Strip

Geolocation

31.339794, 34.298670 Note: The accuracy of this location is to Neighbourhood/area level. Continue to map

Airwars assessment

On October 20th 2023, the Al-Bashiti family’s house in the Batn al-Sameen area in Khan Yunis was hit by alleged Israeli aircraft bombing, resulting in an unknown number of deaths and injuries. The names of the family members who were affected were not mentioned by the sources.

Journalist Ahmad Qudeih reported that the bombing of the Al-Bashiti home resulted in “injuries” while Khan Yunis City mentioned “martyrs and injuries”. However, neither source mentioned a casualty toll.

Where sources identified the belligerent, all sources attributed the strikes to Israeli forces.

Due to the scale and urgency of Airwars’ assessment process, all images have been automatically uploaded to each assessment with the graphic filter applied to protect users. We have also included all images identified from the sources, which may also include any imagery of combatants.

The local time of the incident is unknown.

Summary

  • 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 attacker
    Israeli Military

Sources (5) [ collapse]

Geolocation notes

Reports of the incident mention the neighbourhood of Batn al Sameen (بطن السمين) to the south of Khan Younis (خان يونس). Due to limited satellite imagery and information available to Airwars, we were unable to find boundaries for the neighbourhood and to verify the location further. The generic coordinates for Batn al Sameen are: 31.339794, 34.298670.

Israeli Military Assessment:

  • Suspected belligerent
    Israeli Military
  • Israeli Military position on incident
    Not yet assessed

Summary

  • 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 attacker
    Israeli Military

Sources (5) [ collapse]

Incident Code

ISPT0412

Incident date

October 20, 2023

Location

محافظة خانيونس, Khan Younis, the Gaza Strip

Geolocation

31.336273, 34.319926 Note: The accuracy of this location is to Province/governorate level. Continue to map

Airwars assessment

On October 20th 2023, a child was reportedly killed and at least three others were injured in an alleged Israeli airstrike on the Shaheen family home in Khan Yunis, located in the Gaza Strip.

Reporting of the incident identified Shaheen Shaheen as the child who was killed. A series of Facebook posts by Amr Tabash and Omar Arfat capture a man visibly upset, carrying the body of the child, as well as the body of the child in the morgue.

A tweet by user @sadeel_owida identified further injuries to two girls and a woman from the strike, with all transported to Nasser Hospital, while Mahmoud Fouly reported that three children were injured. This is collaborated by images of the children in the hospital which circulated on social media. Simultaneously, sources indicate that the search for missing persons was underway in the aftermath of the incident.

The Ministry of the Interior of Gaza reported on the incident, identifying the strike on the “Shaheen” family in Khan Yunis.

Airwars has matched Shaheen Shaheen’s name to the Palestinian Ministry of Health list of names released on October 26th 2023.

Where sources identified the belligerent, all sources attributed the strikes to Israeli forces.

Due to the scale and urgency of Airwars’ assessment process, all images have been automatically uploaded to each assessment with the graphic filter applied to protect users. We have also included all images identified from the sources, which may also include any imagery of combatants.

The local time of the incident is unknown.

The victims were named as:

Shaheen Shaheen شاهين شاهين
6 years old male killed Matched to MoH ID 438998726

Summary

  • Strike status
    Likely strike
  • Strike type
    Airstrike
  • Civilian infrastructure
    Residential building
  • Civilian harm reported
    Yes
  • Civilians reported killed
    1
  • (1 child)
  • 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 attacker
    Israeli Military

Sources (15) [ collapse]

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Geolocation notes

Reports of the incident mention the Khan Younis governorate (محافظة خانيونس), for which the generic coordinates are: 31.336273, 34.319926. Due to limited satellite imagery and information available to Airwars, we were unable to verify the location further.

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Israeli Military Assessment:

  • Suspected belligerent
    Israeli Military
  • Israeli Military position on incident
    Not yet assessed

Summary

  • Strike status
    Likely strike
  • Strike type
    Airstrike
  • Civilian infrastructure
    Residential building
  • Civilian harm reported
    Yes
  • Civilians reported killed
    1
  • (1 child)
  • 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 attacker
    Israeli Military

Sources (15) [ collapse]

Incident Code

ISPT0415b

Incident date

October 20, 2023

Location

الشيخ رضوان, Sheikh Radwan, Gaza, the Gaza Strip

Geolocation

31.531545, 34.464841 Note: The accuracy of this location is to Neighbourhood/area level. Continue to map

Airwars assessment

At least 18 people, mostly children and women, all from the Al-Khalot family, were killed and others were wounded on the morning of October 20th, 2023 when an alleged Israeli strike hit their home in the Abo Iskander area in the Sheikh Radwan neighbourhood.

At Al-Shifa Medical Complex in Gaza, an Al-Ghad correspondent reported that the home consisted of three floors, housing 30 people, and was entirely destroyed, resulting in “a number of martyrs and wounded”. The source said: “We brought out a number of martyrs, most of whom were women and children, while many remained under the rubble. We needed more than 4 hours to get them out, given that we work with our hands and do not have tools.”

The family members killed were members of the Al-Kahlot family: grandfather Suhail Al-Kahlot (65) and his wife Ghada Abel Rahman Al-Kahlot (55) were killed alongside their daughters, Reham Suhail Al-Kahlot and Haya Suhail Al-Kahlot (31), and their sons, Hassan Suhail Al-Kahlot (34), Mahmood Suhail Al-Kahlot (26), Hadi Suhail Al-Kahlot (25), Abdul Rahman Suhail Al-Kahlot (19), and Ahmed Suhail Al-Kahlot (28). Ahmed’s wife Aya Sheikh Khalil Al-Kahlot (32) was also killed, along with Haya’s husband Muhammad Maher Al-Kahlot (39), Muhammad’s mother Magda Youssef Abu Watfa, Muhammad’s brother Ahmed Maher Al-Kahlot (29), and Ahmed’s wife Rawan Sami Al-Kahlot Abu Watfa (29), and their children. Suhail and Ghada’s grandchildren (likely children of Haya and Muhammad based on their names) Youssef Muhammad Maher Al-Kahlot, Zain Muhammad Maher Al-Kahlot (2), Hamza Muhammad Maher Al-Kahlot, and Magda Muhammad Maher Al-Kahlot were also killed.

According to @ahmedalkahlout, Suhail was killed along with his wife and ten of his children. Based on a post from Muhammad Abd al-Rahman al-Kahlot (sister of Ghada) it seems likely that this refers to their children and their children’s spouses. @ahmedalkahlout also mourned “the children of the deceased Maher Abdul Rahman Younis Al-Kahlot, his wife [Magda Youssef Abu Watfa], and his 9 children” – based on the same post from Muhammad Abd al-Rahman al-Kahlot (sister of Ghada) it seems likely that this refers to their children, their children’s spouses, and their grandchildren.

Mohammed H. Alkahlout posted that his aunt Ghada’s family had been displaced and was sheltering with the family of Magda Abu Waft.

Reham Al-Kahlot was said to be a volunteer at Al-Matar project that provides educational and cultural opportunities to the blind. A Facebook post from the Al-Matar project expressed profound grief over the loss of Reham. The post emphasized that the project considers her not just a volunteer but a family member. The project also extended heartfelt condolences to the community mourning her tragic death. Ahmad Arafat also posted a condolence message for his “colleague” Reham, a medical analysis specialist. My Voice – SAWTI, a United Nations Development Program, also mourned the loss of Reham and identified her as a graduate of their Voice Program.

The Management of the Indonesian Hospital also posted a condolence message to Dr. Atef Al-Kahlot, Director of the Indonesian Hospital, on the death of his brother and his family. The hospital also published a statement from Dr. Atef which read “We receive martyrs and bid farewell to martyrs, and we are still standing at the top of our work. We will not leave this place until God grants us victory, and we will continue to do so. Serving our Palestinian people.”

While multiple sources mentioned wounded as a result of the strike, none provided an injury toll.

Where possible, Airwars has matched names with the Palestinian Ministry of Health list of nearly 7000 victims’ names and ID numbers released on October 26th.

Where sources identified the belligerent, all sources attributed the strikes to Israeli forces.

Due to the scale and urgency of Airwars’ assessment process, all images have been automatically uploaded to each assessment with the graphic filter applied to protect users. We have also included all images identified from the sources, which may also include any imagery of combatants.

The incident occured in the morning.

The victims were named as:

Family members (18)

Suhail Al-Kahlot سهيل الكحلوت
65 years old male killed Matched to MoH ID 975937780
Ghada Abdel Rahman Al-Kahlot غادة عبد الرحمن الكحلوت
55 years old female killed Matched to MoH ID 975937988
Reham Suhail Al-Kahlot ريهام سهيل الكحلوت
Adult female killed
Hassan Suhail Al-Kahlot حسن سهيل الكحلوت
34 years old male killed Matched to MoH ID 802522334
Mahmoud Suhail Al-Kahlot محمود سهيل الكحلوت
26 years old male killed Matched to MoH ID 402899355
Hadi Suhail Al-Kahlot هادي سهيل الكحلوت
25 years old male killed Matched to MoH ID 404560971
Abdul Rahman Suhail Al-Kahlot عبد الرحمن سهيل الكحلوت
19 years old male killed Matched to MoH ID 420398158
Ahmed Suhail Al-Kahlot أحمد سهيل الكحلوت
28 years old male killed Matched to MoH ID 400566550
Aya Sheikh Khalil Al-Kahlot آية الشيخ خليل الكحلوت
32 years old female killed Matched to MoH ID 803221266
Muhammad Maher Al-Kahlot محمد ماهر الكحلوت
39 years old male killed Matched to MoH ID 800804932
Haya Suhail Al-Kahlot هيا سهيل الكحلوت
31 years old female killed Matched to MoH ID 803381698
Youssef Muhammad Maher Al-Kahlot يوسف محمد ماهر الكحلوت
Child male killed
Zain Muhammad Maher Al-Kahlot زين محمد ماهر الكحلوت
2 years old male killed Matched to MoH ID 444803605
Hamza Muhammad Maher Al-Kahlot حمزة محمد ماهر الكحلوت
Child male killed
Magda Muhammad Maher Al-Kahlot ماجدة محمد ماهر الكحلوت
Child female killed
Magda Youssef Abu Watfa ماجدة يوسف أبو وطفة
Adult female
Ahmed Maher Al-Kahlot أحمد ماهر الكحلوت
29 years old male killed Matched to MoH ID 410185839
Rawan Sami Abu Watfa Al-Kahlot روان سامي أبو وطفة الكحلوت
29 years old female killed Matched to MoH ID 804805141

Summary

  • Strike status
    Likely strike
  • Strike type
    Airstrike
  • Civilian harm reported
    Yes
  • Civilians reported killed
    18 – 20
  • (4–6 children6 women8 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 attacker
    Israeli Military

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    Source: Groups

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    Source: SAWTIpalestine

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    Source: Alkahlut family

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    Source: Alkahlut family

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    Source: Alkahlut family

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Geolocation notes

Reports of the incident mention the neighbourhood of Sheikh Radwan (الشيخ رضوان) to the west of Gaza city (غزة). Due to limited satellite imagery and information available to Airwars, we were unable to verify the location further. The generic coordinates for Sheikh Radwan are: 31.531545, 34.464841.

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Israeli Military Assessment:

  • Suspected belligerent
    Israeli Military
  • Israeli Military position on incident
    Not yet assessed

Summary

  • Strike status
    Likely strike
  • Strike type
    Airstrike
  • Civilian harm reported
    Yes
  • Civilians reported killed
    18 – 20
  • (4–6 children6 women8 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 attacker
    Israeli Military

Sources (23) [ collapse]

Incident Code

ISPT0392d

Incident date

October 20, 2023

Location

منزل عائلة حدايد بحي الشيخ ناصر في خانيونس جنوب قطاع غزة, Hadayed family home, Sheikh Nasser neighbourhood in Khan Yunis, south of the Gaza Strip, Khan Yunis, the Gaza Strip

Airwars assessment

On Friday 20th of October 2023, at least two civilian members of the Hadayed family, an infant and a woman, were killed, and a number of others were injured in an alleged Israeli airstrike on the Hadayed family home in the Sheikh Nasser neighbourhood in Khan Yunis, South of the Gaza Strip.

The Hadayed Family Gathering page on Facebook reported that the alleged bombing took place at dawn, and that it led to the death of a woman and an infant child along with the injury of a number of others. The names of the victims were not provided.

This incident was further corroborated on Twitter/X by two local news sources: PalpostN and Alaqsavoice_Brk both stated the Hadayed family house was one of the many houses destroyed in bombings in Khan Yunis.

Where sources identified the belligerent, all sources attributed the strikes to Israeli forces.

Due to the scale and urgency of Airwars’ assessment process, all images have been automatically uploaded to each assessment with the graphic filter applied to protect users. We have also included all images identified from the sources, which may also include any imagery of combatants.

The incident occured around dawn.

Summary

  • Strike status
    Single source claim
  • Strike type
    Airstrike
  • Civilian harm reported
    Yes
  • Civilians reported killed
    2
  • (1 child1 woman)
  • 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 attacker
    Israeli Military

Sources (3) [ collapse]

Israeli Military Assessment:

  • Suspected belligerent
    Israeli Military
  • Israeli Military position on incident
    Not yet assessed

Summary

  • Strike status
    Single source claim
  • Strike type
    Airstrike
  • Civilian harm reported
    Yes
  • Civilians reported killed
    2
  • (1 child1 woman)
  • 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 attacker
    Israeli Military

Sources (3) [ collapse]

Incident Code

ISPT0403

Incident date

October 20, 2023

Location

محيط مسجد الأمان, Vicinity of Aman Mosque, Gaza, the Gaza Strip

Geolocation

31.527416, 34.466823 Note: The accuracy of this location is to Nearby landmark level. Continue to map

Airwars assessment

On Friday, October 20th, 2023 one person was reportedly killed and at least one person was injured when a residential apartment opposite Aman Mosque in Gaza City was allegedly bombed by an Israeli military aircraft. All sources reported that the bombing resulted in one death, and many sources including @ShehabAgency, @ArabsEvent and @Alsharawmo tweeted that there was also one injury. Safa News, @AwdehTV and local source Basema Alfarra stated that there were several injuries, but did not state a specific figure. No other identifying characteristics, including names, have been made public.

When sources identified a belligerent, all sources attributed the strike to Israeli forces.

Due to the scale and urgency of Airwars’ assessment process, all images have been automatically uploaded to each assessment with the graphic filter applied to protect users. We have also included all images identified from the sources, which may also include any imagery of combatants.

The local time of the incident is unknown.

Summary

  • Strike status
    Likely strike
  • Strike type
    Airstrike
  • Civilian infrastructure
    Religious Institution
  • Civilian harm reported
    Yes
  • Civilians reported killed
    1
  • 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 attacker
    Israeli Military

Sources (20) [ collapse]

Geolocation notes

Reports of the incident mention the vicinity of Aman mosque (مسجد امان) to the west of Gaza city (غزة), for which the generic coordinates are: 31.527416, 34.466823. Due to limited satellite imagery and information available to Airwars, we were unable to verify the location further.

Israeli Military Assessment:

  • Suspected belligerent
    Israeli Military
  • Israeli Military position on incident
    Not yet assessed

Summary

  • Strike status
    Likely strike
  • Strike type
    Airstrike
  • Civilian infrastructure
    Religious Institution
  • Civilian harm reported
    Yes
  • Civilians reported killed
    1
  • 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 attacker
    Israeli Military

Sources (20) [ collapse]

Incident Code

ISPT0402

Incident date

October 20, 2023

Location

منزل الأسطل وسط خان يونس,, Astal house in central Khan Yunis, Gaza strip, Gaza Strip, the Gaza Strip

Geolocation

31.450065, 34.392934 Note: The accuracy of this location is to Town level. Continue to map

Airwars assessment

On October 22 2023, up to 20 civilians – including women and children – were killed after an alleged Israeli airstrike on the ‘Al-Astal’ family home in central Khan Yunis, Gaza Strip. Numerous others were reported injured, though exact figures are unknown.

The patriarch of the family, 61-year old Muhammad Sukeiman Turki al-Astal was killed with his wife, 60-year old Salwa Muhammad Khalil al-Astal. Their sons, 24-year old Osama Muhammad Suleiman al-Astal and 23-year old Hisham Muhammad Suleiman al-Astal were killed, with their daughters, 17-year old Sarah Muhammad Suleiman al-Astal, 19-year old Samah Muhammad Suleiman al-Astal and 32-year old Samar Muhammad Suleiman al-Astal.

Samah’s son, 3-year old Muhammad Muhammad Basman Saqr was killed with his mother, as was her other son, Abdul Rahman Basman Saqr.

22-year old Muhammad Nasser Suleiman al-Astal was killed, as was 48-year old Marwa Youssef al-Astal. Muhammad’s brother, 26-year old Hamza Nasser Suleiman al-Astal was also killed with his wife, Shaima Sobhi al-Qadra. Their daughter, one-year old Marwa Hamza Nasser Suleiman al-Astal was also killed.

Muhammad’s sister, 24-year old Hafsa Nasser Suleiman al-Astal was killed with her husband, 34-year old Mazen Akkad. Their other sisters, 11-year old Weam Nasser Suleiman al-Astal, 19-year old Sarah Nasser Suleiman al-Astal, and 15-year old Fatima Nasser Suleiman al-Astal were also killed, as was 22-year old Mohamed Mahmoud Ahmed Ziyad al-Astal.

It is possible Abdul Rahman Basman Saqr died later of his injuries, alleged in a post from the Saqer Family Facebook. The post included a picture of Abdul, who appeared under five.

Shehab Agency initially reported that three civilians, “two women and a girl,” were killed during the strike. However, later reports indicate that the death toll may have been much higher. Multiple sources claimed that many of those killed and wounded during the incident were trapped under the rubble of the Al-Astal family home during the early stages of reporting; it is likely for this reason that initial casualty counts were low.

Facebook user Khaled Abdel Salam Abu Walid posted a video showing the aftermath of the strike. In this video, people are seen congregating around a building that has rubble scattered around it. An accompanying image shows a wider shot of the affected area, where there are clear indications of damage. At the time of the post, Khaled Abdel Salam Abu Walid stated that 8 civilians had been killed and “many” wounded.

The Safa PS News agency reported that the total number of civilians killed during the airstrike had risen to 20 by dawn the next day. This was confirmed by Facebook user KhaledAbdulsalam, in a post in which he named 20 members of his family who had died during the incident.

Images showed the destruction caused by the strike. Pictures attached show multiple bodies wrapped in body bags being transported—presumably to a hospital or burial ground— in the bed of a truck.

 Facebook user Adel Zourub, who identifies as an official journalist, posted additional images of the bodies being loaded onto the truck by plain clothed individuals. One of the individuals can be seen holding a swaddled bundle in his arms, presumably of a young child.Another Facebook user, Alkhalijiu, also attached images documenting the harm wrought on children, including a photo of a young boy on a stretcher. Clearly deceased, the boy is covered in blood and dust.

Since the incident, members of the Al-Astal family and other friends have posted testimonials online. Facebook user Jabr al-Akkad posted memorial pictures of Mazen al-Akkad in both formal and casual dress. Maryam Ali al-Astal posted a tribute to her family on Facebook. The family, she wrote, had “suffered greatly.” She remembered Salwa al-Astal as “dear and affectionate,” and asked that God grant the family “patience and solace.” Sufyan Akkad posted multiple photos of the deceased on Facebook, showing multiple generations of the family.  Facebook user  Zeina Muhammad similarly paid tribute to Salwa Muhammad Khali Al-Astalalong with her sister’s husband, their two sons and three daughters. She attached multiple prayers for the family.

Where sources identified the belligerent, all sources attributed the strikes to Israeli forces.

Where possible, names have been matched with the Palestinian Ministry of Health list of fatalities in Gaza released on October 26th, 2023

Due to the scale and urgency of Airwars’ assessment process, all images have been automatically uploaded to each assessment with the graphic filter applied to protect users. We have also included all images identified from the sources, which may also include any imagery of combatants.

The local time of the incident is unknown.

The victims were named as:

Family members (27)

Fatima Al-Aidi Al-Masry فاطمة العايدي المصري
53 years old female killed Matched to MoH ID 908952211
Nadine Al-Aidi نادين العايدي
19 years old female killed Matched to MoH ID 421090390
Mohamed Al-Aidi محمد العايدي
14 years old male killed Matched to MoH ID 426437745
Ahmed Al-Aidi أحمد العايدي
11 years old male killed Matched to MoH ID 432169746
Rami Al-Aidi رامي العايدي
34 years old male killed Matched to MoH ID 802466375
Raneen Al-Aidi رنين العايدي
female killed
Ghana Rami Al-Aidi غنى رامي العايدي
10 years old female killed Matched to MoH ID 433385531
Iyad Rami Al-Aydi إياد رامي العايدي
male killed
Maya Rami Al-Aydi مايا رامي العايدي
8 years old female killed Matched to MoH ID 435133046
Amir Shadi Al-Aidi أمير شادي العايدي
4 years old male killed Matched to MoH ID 441225257
Rakan Shadi Al-Aidi راكان شادي العايدي
male killed
Widad Abu Shehada وداد ابوشحادة
58 years old female killed Matched to MoH ID 919938332
Fatima Abu Shehadeh فاطمة أبو شحادة
female killed
Mervat Abu Shehada مرفت أبو شحادة
female killed
Ghadeer Abu Shehada غدير أبو شحادة
26 years old female killed Matched to MoH ID 403092133
Ahmed Ammar Al-Qarinawi أحمد عمار القريناوي
11 years old male killed Matched to MoH ID 432185072
Shaza Badeer Al-Ashram شذا بدير الأشرم
17 years old female killed Matched to MoH ID 424343838
Khamis خميس
killed
Yara يارا
killed
Sondos
killed
Areej أريج
killed
Zaina زينة
Adult female injured
Rahaf Shadi Al-Aidi رهف شادي العايدي
female injured
Ghada Hamd Saleh Abu Shahada غادة أبو هداف
24 years old female pregnant killed Matched to MoH ID 404770885
Umm Marwan ام مروان
Adult female killed
Umm Tariq ام طارق
Adult female killed
Ahed عهد
female killed Matched to MoH ID Daughter of Umm Tariq

Summary

  • Strike status
    Likely strike
  • Strike type
    Airstrike
  • Civilian harm reported
    Yes
  • Civilians reported killed
    3 – 20
  • (13 children11 women1 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 attacker
    Israeli Military

Sources (39) [ collapse]

Media
from sources (30) [ collapse]

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    Source: @SAZYJOTDPHYPCIN

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    Source: Shadi Al Aydi

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    Source: Shadi Al Aydi

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    Source: Shadi Al Aydi

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    Source: Shadi Al Aydi

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    Source: Shadi Al Aydi

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    Source: Emad J. Abushawiesh

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    Source: Yasser Mamdouh Abu Mamdouh

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    Source: Shadi Al Aydi

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    Source: Abu Shadi

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    Source: Abu Shadi

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    Source: Al - Taqwa Educational Center

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    Source: Al - Taqwa Educational Center

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    Source: Al - Taqwa Educational Center

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    Source: Al - Taqwa Educational Center

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    Source: Karima Mahmood

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    Source: Karima Mahmood

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    Source: Karima Mahmood

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    Source: Abu Shadi

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    Source: Shadi Al Aydi

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    Source: Shadi Al Aydi

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Geolocation notes

Reports of the incident mention the Nuseirat (النصيرات) camp, for which the generic coordinates are: 31.450065, 34.392934. Due to limited satellite imagery and information available to Airwars, we were unable to verify the location further.

Israeli Military Assessment:

  • Suspected belligerent
    Israeli Military
  • Israeli Military position on incident
    Not yet assessed

Summary

  • Strike status
    Likely strike
  • Strike type
    Airstrike
  • Civilian harm reported
    Yes
  • Civilians reported killed
    3 – 20
  • (13 children11 women1 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 attacker
    Israeli Military

Sources (39) [ collapse]

Incident Code

ISPT0406

Incident date

October 20, 2023

Location

محيط مسجد الرحمن, Vicinity of Al Rahman Mosque, Deir al Balah, the Gaza Strip

Geolocation

31.426777, 34.342275 Note: The accuracy of this location is to Nearby landmark level. Continue to map

Airwars assessment

On October 20th, 2023, at least two civilians were killed – one woman and one girl, both from the al-Silak family – by an alleged Israeli airstrike near Al-Rahman Mosque in the Al-Maskar area in Deir Al-Balah.

The victims were taken to Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital.

@ShehabAgency and @F24online reported three victims of the bombing, among which one woman and one girl, while other sources claimed the victims to be two “female martyrs”, without indicating their name or age. A post from Merym reported that up until that point, the Al-Silak family had lost 13 members since the beginning of the campaign.

Where sources identified the belligerent, all sources attributed the strikes to Israeli forces.

Due to the scale and urgency of Airwars’ assessment process, all images have been automatically uploaded to each assessment with the graphic filter applied to protect users. We have also included all images identified from the sources, which may also include any imagery of combatants.

The local time of the incident is unknown.

The victims were named as:

Family members (2)

Al Silak family member
Adult female killed
Al Silak family member
Child female killed

Summary

  • Strike status
    Likely strike
  • Strike type
    Airstrike and/or Artillery
  • Civilian harm reported
    Yes
  • Civilians reported killed
    2 – 3
  • (1 child1–2 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 attacker
    Israeli Military

Sources (17) [ collapse]

Geolocation notes

Reports of the incident mention the vicinity of Al Rahman Mosque (مسجد الرحمن) to the west of Deir al Balah (دير البلح), for which the generic coordinates are: 31.426777, 34.342275. Due to limited satellite imagery and information available to Airwars, we were unable to verify the location further.

Israeli Military Assessment:

  • Suspected belligerent
    Israeli Military
  • Israeli Military position on incident
    Not yet assessed

Summary

  • Strike status
    Likely strike
  • Strike type
    Airstrike and/or Artillery
  • Civilian harm reported
    Yes
  • Civilians reported killed
    2 – 3
  • (1 child1–2 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 attacker
    Israeli Military

Sources (17) [ collapse]

Incident Code

ISPT0441

Incident date

October 21, 2023

Location

المغازي, Al Maghazi camp, Deir Al Balah, the Gaza Strip

Geolocation

31.423444, 34.387658 Note: The accuracy of this location is to Village level. Continue to map

Airwars assessment

Shortly before 8:17 PM on Saturday, October 21, 2023, an alleged Israeli aircraft bombing hit the Abu Lebda family’s home in the Al-Maghazi camp in the central Gaza Strip, where an unknown number of civilians were reported killed, injured and missing.

The Palestinian news agencies – Safa News and Asharq News, as well as many Twitter/X users have reported civilian casualties, including both killed and injured people. However, the names of the civilians and the casualty toll are unknown. Airwars will update this assessment if and when more details become available.

Where sources identified the belligerent, all sources attributed the bombing to Israeli forces.

Due to the scale and urgency of Airwars’ assessment process, all images have been automatically uploaded to each assessment with the graphic filter applied to protect users. We have also included all images identified from the sources, which may also include any imagery of combatants.

The incident occured at approximately 8:17 pm local time.

Summary

  • Strike status
    Likely strike
  • Strike type
    Airstrike
  • Civilian infrastructure
    IDP or refugee camp
  • 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 attacker
    Israeli Military

Sources (15) [ collapse]

Media
from sources (1) [ collapse]

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    Source: @alforgannet

Geolocation notes

Reports of the incident mention the Al Maghazi (المغازى) camp, for which the generic coordinates are: 31.423444, 34.387658. Due to limited satellite imagery and information available to Airwars, we were unable to verify the location further.

Israeli Military Assessment:

  • Suspected belligerent
    Israeli Military
  • Israeli Military position on incident
    Not yet assessed

Summary

  • Strike status
    Likely strike
  • Strike type
    Airstrike
  • Civilian infrastructure
    IDP or refugee camp
  • 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 attacker
    Israeli Military

Sources (15) [ collapse]