Israel and Gaza 2023

Israel and Gaza 2023

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Incident Code

ISPT0395

Incident date

October 20, 2023

Location

ديرالبلح, Deir al Balah, Central Gaza Strip, the Gaza Strip

Airwars assessment

Up to six civilians were killed in an alleged Israeli bombardment on residential tower blocks in Deir al Balah during the afternoon of 20th October 2023. It appears most, if not all, of those killed were children. At least four other injured civilians were identified by looking at images of the incident. Both the deceased and injured remain unnamed. Safa Press Service reported that the bodies of the children were taken to Al-Aqsa Hospital.

It appeared two consecutive strikes hit two buildings within the Al-Qastal Tower complex. The first hit the Palestine Tower, with the second hitting Tower 8 shortly afterwards.

@ShehabAgency and other local sources initially reported that “a Palestinian was killed and others injured” in the incident while other sources identified five people killed. A Facebook post from “History and Burial” included a graphic image of the bodies of six children who they said were killed in Deir Al-Balah, adding that “they were sleeping, and now they are sleeping forever.” Another post from An-Najah Block included a video of a funeral for the members of the Kurd family who also reportedly died in Deir al Balah.

Multiple local sources reported that injuries resulted from the strike without providing a toll. A video from @AJA_Palestine shows at least three injured children being brought into the hospital for treatment, as well as an injured man.

The strike was caught on a live television broadcast by Al Ghad and showed two towers simultaneously being struck and collapsing instantly. Images of the aftermath were shared by Quds Network (@qudsn) on X/Twitter showing the multiple storeys of the buildings had collapsed with the floors layered on top of one another.

According to Safa PS, Tower No. 8 in Al-Qastal Towers is affiliated with the United Nations Relief and Works Agency. This was corroborated by source @K_a_p_s_o_l_a, on X/Twitter. It is unclear the extent of this affiliation.

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 afternoon.

Summary

  • Strike status
    Likely strike
  • Strike type
    Airstrike and/or Artillery
  • Civilian infrastructure
    Residential building, UN facility
  • Civilian harm reported
    Yes
  • Civilians reported killed
    1 – 6
  • (1–6 children)
  • 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.
  • Suspected attacker
    Israeli Military

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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 and/or Artillery
  • Civilian infrastructure
    Residential building, UN facility
  • Civilian harm reported
    Yes
  • Civilians reported killed
    1 – 6
  • (1–6 children)
  • 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.
  • Suspected attacker
    Israeli Military

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Incident Code

ISPT0396

Incident date

October 20, 2023

Location

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

Airwars assessment

On Friday, October 20, 2023, 10 members of the Al-Suwerki family and nine members of the Atallah family were killed when their houses in Yarmouk street, near the Al Ghafri Junction, in Gaza City, were destroyed due to an alleged Israeli bombing. At least three people were also injured in the incident. Journalist Saed Al-Suwerki, a correspondent for RT, received the news of the loss of his relatives while he was on the live broadcast, and he continued with his message and said “ There is no time to be sad now, meaning that we must not lose our senses”.

The Atallah family home next to the Al-Sawerki home was damaged due to the alleged Israeli bombing, killing nine members of the family. @ShehabAgency provided the names of eight members of the family: 74-year-old Muhammad Matar Darwish Atallah (Abu Mansour), Hafez Atallah, 40-year-old Zaher Muhammad Matar Darwish Atallah (Abu Shams), Umm Haitham Atallah (Hamdan’s wife), 22-year-old Ismail Atallah, Abdullah Karam Atallah, his twin brother Abdul Karim Karam Atallah, and 16-year-old Jaafar Nasser Mohammed Matar Atallah. A post from Abdalhadi Atallah added Fares Jihad Fares Atallah, who was 21 years old, to the list of those killed from the Atallah family.

Doctor Abdul Rahman Attallah at Shifa Hospital was surprised to find out that one of those killed that he received in the emergency department was his father Hafez Attallah. Family members made heartfelt tributes to the Atallah family and described their grief. Islam Ayoob posted an image of Hafez.

Family members of the al-Swerki family posted tributes to the victims from their family. Sisters 18-year-old Malak Taher Khaled al-Swerki and Fatima Taher Khaled al-Swerki were reportedly killed alongside Fatima’s young children, a boy called Bilal and a girl called Mayar. Fatima and Malak’s brother 24-year-old Besam Taher Khaled Maher was also killed. Their sister-in-law Shams Mohammed al-Swerki (al-Harazin), the wife of Musaab al-Swerki, was killed alongside her 2-year-old daughter Linda Musaab Taher al-Swerki. Shams’s mother-in-law, also named Malak Taher or Umm Musaab, was also killed alongside an older female relative named Umm Maher. Samia Maher Al Swirki posted a memorial for her uncle’s wife, Malak Taher (Umm Musaab), and other members of his family: “my dear cousin Fatima, her children Mayar and Bilal, my cousin Malak, the wife of my beloved cousin, Shams and her daughter Linda under the ruins from dawn until now!”

Al-Julani Mosque, in a post on Facebook, reported the deaths of one other member of the al-Swerki family, Youssef Mohamed Yunis Al-Swerki.

Multiple sources reported that “injuries” resulted from the strike, but none provided an exact injury toll. A family member named Abu Maher Al-Swerki, in a tribute post on Facebook, wished a speedy recovery for his uncle Taher Khaled (likely the father of Fatima, Malak and Basem), a male relative named Munir Abu Ahmed, and someone referred to as Molouk Malik, suggesting that at least three people were injured in the incident.

Where possible, the names of the 10 fatalities have been reconciled with the Palestinian Ministry of Health list of fatalities published on October 26, 2023.

Where the sources identified the belligerent, 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 (9)

Muhammad Matar Attallah (Abu Mansour) محمد مطر عطالله
76 years old male killed Matched to MoH ID 928338540
Zaher Muhammad Matar Darwish Attaallah زاهر محمد مطر درويش عطالله
40 years old male killed Matched to MoH ID 800101131
Um Haitham Ataallah (Hamdan's wife) أم هيثم عطالله
Adult female killed
Hafiz Ataallah حافظ عطالله
57 years old male killed Matched to MoH ID 956386676
Ismail Mansour Mohammed Matar Attaallah اسماعيل منصور محمد مطر عطا الله
22 years old male killed Matched to MoH ID 407685718
Jafar Nasser Mohammed Matar Attaallah جعفرناصر محمد مطر عطالله
16 years old male killed Matched to MoH ID 424533966
Fares Jihad Fares Attaallah فارس جهاد عطاالله
21 years old male killed Matched to MoH ID 408055986
Abdullah Karam Atallah عبدالله كرم عطالله
killed
Abdul Karim Karam Atallah عبدالكريم كرم عطالله
killed

Family members (10)

Shams Mohammed Al-Suwerki (Al Harazin) شمس محمد السويركي
Adult female killed
Malak Taher ملاك طاهر
Adult female Umm Musaab killed
Linda Musaab Taher al-Swerki مصعب طاهرالسويركي
2 years old female killed Matched to MoH ID 445049448
Malak Taher Khaled al-Swerki ملاك طاهر خالد السويركي
18 years old female killed Matched to MoH ID 421240201
Fatima Taher فاطمه طاهر
Adult female killed
Mayar ميار
Child killed
Bilal بلال
Child killed
Umm Maher Swerki أم مصعب
Adult female killed
Basem Taher Khaled Swerki باسم طاهر خالد السويركي
24 years old male killed Matched to MoH ID 405202839
Youssef Mohamed Yunis Al-Swerki يوسف محمد يونس السويركي
31 years old male killed Matched to MoH ID 803757814

The victims were named as:

Taher Khaled طاهر خالد
Adult male injured
Molook Malik ملوك مالك
Age unknown male injured
Munir Abu Ahmed منير ابواحمد
Age unknown injured

Summary

  • Strike status
    Likely strike
  • Strike type
    Airstrike
  • Civilian infrastructure
    Residential building
  • Civilian harm reported
    Yes
  • Civilians reported killed
    19
  • (4–6 children6 women7–9 men)
  • Civilians reported injured
    3
  • Cause of injury / death
    Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
  • Airwars civilian harm grading
    Fair
    Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
  • Suspected attacker
    Israeli Military

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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
    19
  • (4–6 children6 women7–9 men)
  • Civilians reported injured
    3
  • Cause of injury / death
    Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
  • Airwars civilian harm grading
    Fair
    Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
  • Suspected attacker
    Israeli Military

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Incident Code

ISPT0392

Incident date

October 20, 2023

Location

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, 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 the house was subject to an airstrike whilst the residents were asleep.

@ShehabAgency reported that the Abu Al-Naja household was one of six residential homes struck by the Israeli military in the Khan Yunis Governorate. Ambulance and civil defence crews were on-site to take those killed and wounded to Nasser Medical Hospital. The grandparents of the family, Khaled Mahmoud Abu Al-Naja, and his wife Muzain Musa Abu Al-Naja were killed during the alleged strike, along with their five children: Hani Khaled Abu Al-Naja (son), Khalil Khaled Abu Al-Naja (son), Jana Khaled Abu Al-Naja (daughter), Nancy Khaled Abu Al-Naja (daughter) and Hanaa Khaled Abu Al-Naja (daughter). The alleged strike also killed the husband of Hanaa Abu Al-Naja, Suleiman Mahmoud Abu Rock, and the wife of Hani Abu Al-Naja, Israa Al-Muzain.

There were also nine grandchildren of Khaled Abu Al-Naja and Muzain Abu Al-Naja killed during the alleged strike. Six children of Hani Abu Al-Naja and Israa Al-Muzain were killed: Khaled (son), Ahmed (son), Muhannad (son), Rand (daughter) Rawand (daughter) and Raghad (daughter). Two children of Hanaa Abu Al-Naja and Suleiman Mahmoud Abu Rock were killed: Remas (daughter) and Mahmoud (son). The daughter of Nancy Khaled Abu Al-Naja, Toleen (daughter), was also killed during the alleged airstrike.

Since the incident, family members have posted tributes online. Marwa Mohammed Naja, the great niece of Muzain Musa Abu Al-Naja, commiserated the death of her great aunt, and Khaled Mahmoud Abu Al-Naja along with the other “22 people in the house”. These sentiments were echoed by Waam Younes Abu Al-Naja, the niece of Muzain Musa Abu Al-Naja, in a Facebook post that states that more than 20 members of the Abu Al-Naja family were killed during the alleged airstrike. However, the @AbuAl-NajaFamilyGatheringOfficial Facebook post states that 18 members of the family were killed during the alleged Israeli airstrike.

There has also been an outpouring of tributes via Facebook from the cousins of Suleiman Mahmoud Abu Rock, among whom include Ahmad Abu Rok, Ola N. Reck, Deya Abu Rouk and Raed Rouk, Zakrua Haesan Rok. The former neighbour of Suleiman Mahmoud Abu Rock, Wael Abdelaziz Alnaka, expressed his regret at the death of Suleiman and his wife Hanaa along with their two children.

@ShehabAgency initially reported that 34 injuries resulted from the recent attacks on Khan Yunis, then raised the number to 51, and ultimately reported the number of 79 injuries. However, it is unclear how many injuries occurred amongst this incident. @PalinfoAr put the number of injuries at 114, and images posted by @ShehabAgency show at least three children being treated for injuries in a medical facility.

At least 20 members of an “Al Naja” family were also reported killed in an incident three days prior, recorded in Airwars’ archive in ISPT0298.

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

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.

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 during the night.

The victims were named as:

Family members (18)

Khaled Mahmoud Abu Al-Naja خالد محمود أبو النجا
Adult male killed
Muzain (Mazeen) Musa Abu Al-Naja مزين موسى ابو نجا
57 years old female Khaled's wife killed Matched to MoH ID 914650809
Hani Khaled Abu Al-Naja هاني خالد أبو النجا
Adult male Khaled and Muzain's child killed
Israa Al-Muzain اسراء المزين
Adult female Hani's wife killed
Khaled  خالد
Child male Hani and Israa's child killed
Ahmad أحمد
Child male Hani and Israa's child killed
Muhannad  مهند
Child male Hani and Israa's child killed
Rand رند
Child female Hani and Israa's child killed
Rawand روند
Child female Hani and Israa's child killed
Raghad  رغد
Child female Hani and Israa's child killed
Khalil Khaled Abu Al-Naja خليل خالد أبو النجا
Adult male Khaled and Muzain's child killed
Jana Khaled Abu Al-Naja جنى خالد أبو النجا
Adult female Khaled and Muzain's child killed
Nancy Khaled Abu Al-Naja نانسي خالد أبو النجا
Adult female Khaled and Muzain's child killed
Toleen  تولين
Child female Nancy's child killed
Hanaa Khaled Abu Al-Naja  هناء خالد أبو النجا
Adult female Khaled and Muzain's child killed
Suleiman Mahmoud Abu Rock سليمان محمود ابو روك
Adult male Hanaa's husband killed
Remas  ريماس
Child male Hanaa and Suleiman's child killed
Mahmoud  محمود
Child male Hanaa and Suleiman's child killed

Summary

  • 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 attacker
    Israeli Military

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    Source: @ShehabAgency

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    Source: @ShehabAgency

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    Source: @ShehabAgency

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    Source: @ShehabAgency

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    Source: @ShehabAgency

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    Source: @ShehabAgency

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    Source: Ahmad Abu Rok

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    Source: Ahmad Abu Rok

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    Source: Ahmad Abu Rok

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    Source: Deya Abo Rouk

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    Source: Zakrua Haesan Rok

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    Source: Raed Rouk

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    Source: Wael Abdelaziz Alnaka

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    Source: Ahmed Atef Abu Rock

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    Source: Said Harfouchi

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    Source: Foad Alraqab Abu Motaz

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    Source: Foad Alraqab Abu Motaz

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    Source: Hamade Abu Alnaja

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    Source: Fayez Abu Alnaja

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    Source: Abbas Al-Am

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    Source: Abbas Al-Am

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    Source: Abbas Al-Am

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    Source: Abbas Al-Am

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    Source: Abbas Al-Am

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    Source: Abbas Al-Am

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    Source: Abbas Al-Am

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    Source: Malek Abu Naja

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    Source: Malek Abu Naja

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    Source: Ma’an and East Khan Younis Families

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    Source: Abu Alnaja Family Gathering Official

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    Source: Abu Alnaja Family Gathering Official

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    Source: Abu Alnaja Family Gathering Official

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    Source: Abu Alnaja Family Gathering Official

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    Source: Abu Alnaja Family Gathering Official

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    Source: Abu Alnaja Family Gathering Official

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    Source: Abu Alnaja Family Gathering Official

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    Source: Abu Alnaja Family Gathering Official

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    Source: Abu Alnaja Family Gathering Official

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    Source: Abu Alnaja Family Gathering Official

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    Source: Abu Alnaja Family Gathering Official

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    Source: Abu Alnaja Family Gathering Official

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    Source: Abu Alnaja Family Gathering Official

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    Source: Abu Alnaja Family Gathering Official

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    Source: Abu Alnaja Family Gathering Official

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
    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 attacker
    Israeli Military

Sources (40) [ collapse]

Incident Code

ISPT0401

Incident date

October 20, 2023

Location

عبسان الكبيرة, Abasan Al Kabira, Khan Younis, the Gaza Strip

Geolocation

31.323417, 34.347364 Note: The accuracy of this location is to Town level. Continue to map

Airwars assessment

Around 12:00 in the afternoon on Friday, October 20th 2023, an alleged Israeli airstrike on a car carrying farmers in the Abasan Al-Kabira area in the town of Khan Yunis reportedly killed three civilians, all of them men.

Shehab agency and other news agencies reported on the incident, and journalist Ahmad Qudeih provided the names of the victims killed in the airstrike: 34 year old Muhammad Ayman Abu Draz, 23 year old Ahmed Ammar Al-Shawaf, and 30 year old Muhammad Jamil Abu Draz. The Eastern Pulse posted images and video of their funeral on Facebook.

Muhammad Ayman Abu Draz was survived by his wife Dina, and was mourned by his wife’s aunt Umm Mohammad Qudeih, his cousin Abu Ahmad Al-Shawaf and his wife’s brother Asaad Qouadh. Asaad remembered the late Muhammad as “the respected man, beloved by everyone who knew him.” A Facebook user Alwaa Sport wrote that Muhammad was a “beloved childhood friend.” Alwaa Sport, the Big Absan, and the Eastern Pulse shared his images where he appeared as a young man in his 30s.

Muhammad Jamil Abu Daraz was remembered in a Facebook tribute by the Eastern Pulse where he can be seen in the attached image as a young man in a white shirt. Imad Husein Abu Daraz shared his grief about the loss of Muhammad, having written his memories about him: “Whenever I was confused about something or unable to do something, I would not think of anyone around me as much as you. I bear witness to God that you are a man and one who speaks the truth.”

Ahmed Ammar Al-Shawaf was praised as “the good cousin and neighbor” in a Facebook testimony by Ahmed Zhra. He is seen in the attached image as a young bearded man. Also Ahmad Al-Shawaf shared the image of the late Ahmed where he was wearing a black cap.

All names have been matched with the Palestinian Ministry of Health list of fatalities in Gaza 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 incident occured at approximately 12:00 pm local time.

The victims were named as:

Muhammad Ayman Abu Draz محمد أيمن ابو دراز
34 years old male killed Matched to MoH ID 802257915
Ahmed Ammar Al-Shawaf حمد عمار الشواف
23 years old male killed Matched to MoH ID 405855727
Muhammad Jamil Abu Draz محمد جميل أبو دراز
30 years old male killed Matched to MoH ID 804479970

Summary

  • Strike status
    Likely strike
  • Strike type
    Airstrike
  • Civilian infrastructure
    Agriculture
  • Civilian harm reported
    Yes
  • Civilians reported killed
    3
  • (3 men)
  • Cause of injury / death
    Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
  • Airwars civilian harm grading
    Fair
    Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
  • Impact
    Food
    Impact on services or infrastructure relating to education, health or food supply. See methodology note for details.
  • Suspected attacker
    Israeli Military

Sources (23) [ collapse]

Media
from sources (13) [ collapse]

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    Source: Qusay Al Amour

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    Source: The Eastern Pulse

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    Source: Alwaa Sport

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    Source: The Big Absan

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    Source: Eastern Pulse

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    Source: Asmahan F. To’eima

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    Source: Ahmad Al-Shawaf

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    Source: Ahmed Zhra

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    Source: The Eastern Pulse

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    Source: The Eastern Pulse

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    Source: The Eastern Pulse

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Geolocation notes

Reports of the incident mention the town of Abasan Al Kabira (عبسان الكبيرة), for which the generic coordinates are: 31.323417, 34.347364. 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
    Agriculture
  • Civilian harm reported
    Yes
  • Civilians reported killed
    3
  • (3 men)
  • Cause of injury / death
    Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
  • Airwars civilian harm grading
    Fair
    Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
  • Impact
    Food
    Impact on services or infrastructure relating to education, health or food supply. See methodology note for details.
  • Suspected attacker
    Israeli Military

Sources (23) [ collapse]

Incident Code

ISPT0411

Incident date

October 20, 2023

Location

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

Geolocation

31.437934, 34.403857 Note: The accuracy of this location is to Town level. Continue to map

Airwars assessment

On Friday October 20th, 2023, three people were reportedly killed and others injured as a result of an alleged Israeli strike on Block 12 in Al Bureij camp, Gaza Strip. Many local sources reported that Atta Nazir Al-Nashash, his brother Nael Nazir Al-Nashash and his son Nazir Atta Nazir Al-Nashash were killed in a bombing that struck the house belonging to the Nashash family.

Nazir was reported to be a footballer. A post from Wesam Aboshamala included images of the destroyed building, and a post from Muhammad Nour Abu Al-Nour said “it is with great sadness and sorrow that the Board of Directors of Al-Bureij Services Club, its players and fans mourn the player of the first football team / Nazir Atta Al-Nashash, who was killed as a result of a bombing that targeted his home.” Palestine Sport TV also released the statement, “the Olympic Committee mourned the player Nazeer Atta, offering its condolences to the martyr’s family.” A post from Abu Fadi described Atta Al-Nashash as “a good, helpful man is a person who never tires of helping people”.

Many sources including Safa News, @Gazanow111 and @ibrahimzalhajalso also reported that there were deaths and injuries as a result of the bombing, but did not state a specific figure, while some sources mentioned “people under the rubble” of the home.

Airwars was not able to find the victims’ names among the Palestinian Ministry of Health list of names of dead released on October 26th 2023.

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.

The victims were named as:

Family members (3)

Atta Nazir Al-Nashash عطا نظير النشاش
Adult male killed
Nazir Atta Nazir Al-Nashash نظير عطا نظير النشاش
Adult male killed
Nael Nazir Al-Nashash نائل نظير النشاش
Adult male killed

Summary

  • Strike status
    Likely strike
  • Strike type
    Airstrike
  • Civilian infrastructure
    Residential building
  • Civilian harm reported
    Yes
  • Civilians reported killed
    3
  • (3 men)
  • Civilians reported injured
    2
  • Cause of injury / death
    Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
  • Airwars civilian harm grading
    Fair
    Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
  • Suspected attacker
    Israeli Military

Sources (23) [ collapse]

Media
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    Source: Alburaij1948

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    Source: Hani

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    Source: Hani

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    Source: Hani

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    Source: Al-Bureij official page

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    Source: Hamze

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    Source: Hamze

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    Source: Hamze

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    Source: F100100

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    Source: Wesam.aboshamala

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    Source: Wesam.aboshamala

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    Source: Wesam.aboshamala

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    Source: Wesam.aboshamala

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    Source: Wesam.aboshamala

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    Source: Salah

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    Source: Mohammad

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    Source: Palestinesport

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    Source: Abu fadi

Geolocation notes

Reports of the incident mention Block 12 being struck, allegedly located within Bureij camp (مخيم البريج). Due to limited satellite imagery and information available to Airwars, we were unable to verify the location further. The generic coordinates for Bureij camp are: 31.437934, 34.403857.

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
    3
  • (3 men)
  • Civilians reported injured
    2
  • Cause of injury / death
    Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
  • Airwars civilian harm grading
    Fair
    Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
  • Suspected attacker
    Israeli Military

Sources (23) [ collapse]

Incident Code

ISPT0417

Incident date

October 21, 2023

Location

عائلة المطوق, جباليا, Al-Moutawaq family, Jabalia, Beit Hanoun, the Gaza Strip

Airwars assessment

Alleged airstrikes from Israeli military aircraft killed between 23 and 35 civilians, including members of three generations of the Al-Moutawaq family, on Saturday, October 21, 2023, in the middle of the night on Masoud Street and Old Gaza Street in the Tal Al-Zaatar area in the east of Jabalia in Gaza. The number of injured civilians remains unknown.

The lowest casualty report came from Almayadeen News within an hour of the strike, although this number continued to rise with other reports throughout the night. The highest civilian death toll was reported in a post on Twitter/X by Ahmed who reported that more than 34 members of the Al-Moutawaq family had been killed.

23 victims’ names were identified by Airwars. The strike reportedly killed 35-year-old Sheikh Ibrahim Maher Sabri Al-Moutawaq, the imam of the Quba Mosque, who was a widely respected and known figure in the north of Gaza. Ibrahim’s three sisters 39-year-old Kafa Maher Sabri Al-Moutawq, 26-year-old Heba Maher Sabri Al-Moutawq, and Khadra Maher Al-Moutawq were also among those killed.

A 19-year-old girl named Tasneem Saeed Yousef Al-Moutawaq was killed alongside her younger sister and brother, 14-year-old Rawan Saeed Yousef Al-Moutawaq and 12-year-old Yousef Saeed Yousef Al-Moutawaq – as well as another brother, whose age is unknown, called Moatasem Saeed Al-Moutawaq.

Three brothers, 35-year-old Sabri Muhammad Sabri Al-Moutawaq, 30-year-old Ismail Muhammad Sabri Al-Moutawaq and 28-year-old Ahmed Muhammad Sabri Al-Moutawaq were killed alongside their sister 44-year-old Amira Muhammad Sabri Al-Moutawaq. Ismail is possibly the father of a 1-year-old girl called Celine Ismail Muhammed Al-Moutawaq, who was killed in the incident.

Three siblings, an eight-year-old girl called Raneen Abdul Rahman Maher Al-Moutawaq, a six-year-old boy called Hamza Abdul Rahman Maher Al-Moutawq and a three-year-old girl called Maryam Abdul Rahman Maher Al-Moutawaq, were killed.

Another set of young siblings, 9-year-old Zakaria Khabab Muhammed Al-Moutawaq and his 3-year-old sister Enas Khabbab Muhammed Al-Moutawaq, were also killed.

Other family members were also identified but couldn’t have their exact relationships verified. Two male family members called Kholoud Al-Moutawaq and Abdul Muti Yousef Al-Abd Al-Moutawaq (aged 49) were killed. Three female family members 63-year-old Etidal Ali Muhammed Al-Moutawaq, Naima Al-Abd Al-Moutawaq and Afnan Muhammad Al-Moutawaq (Nasr), were also reported killed.

Safa News referred to the incident as having killed Ibrahim and “all his family members.”

Quba Mosque posted a condolence message for their Sheikh, Ibrahim Maher Al-Mutawaq – Abu Maher saying, “We knew him in the prayer niche of the mosque, committed to his imamate, diligent in reciting the Qur’an during prayer, adhering to the Sunnah, following the guidance of the beloved Muhammad….We will miss you in every prayer, every Friday, every visit, and every activity.”

A video posted by @AJArabicnet showed the bodies of the dead and wounded being brought to the hospital, including a wounded infant. Multiple other sources mentioned wounded from the strike but none provided a toll.

Dr. Tariq Suleiman noted that the strike took place at 1:15 am with “American barrels and missiles” that were fired by Israeli planes.

The majority of names of victims identified by sources have been reconciled to the Palestinian Ministry of Health list of fatalities published on October 26, 2023, except for Kholoud Al-Moutawaq and Moatasem Saeed Al-Moutawaq.

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 at approximately 1:00 am local time.

The victims were named as:

Family members (23)

Ibrahim Maher Sabri Al-Moutawaq إبراهيم ماهر المطوق
35 years old male killed Matched to MoH ID 801876798
Kafa Maher Al-Moutawq كفى ماهر المطوق
39 years old female killed Matched to MoH ID 800352791
Heba Maher Al-Moutawq هبة ماهر المطوق
26 years old female killed Matched to MoH ID 403241532
Khadra Maher Al-Moutawq خضرة ماهر المطوق
Age unknown female killed
Maryam Abdul Rahman Al-Mutawaq مريم عبد الرحمن المطوق
3 years old female killed Matched to MoH ID 443195896
Hamza Abdul Rahman Al-Mutawq حمزة عبد الرحمن المطوق
6 years old male killed Matched to MoH ID 438921553
Raneen Abdul Rahman Al-Mutawq رنين عبد الرحمن المطوق
8 years old female killed Matched to MoH ID 436029185
Youssef Saeed Al-Mutawq يوسف سعيد المطوق
12 years old male killed Matched to MoH ID 432334399
Tasneem Saeed Al-Mutawq تسنيم سعيد المطوق
19 years old female killed Matched to MoH ID 420450819
Rawan Saeed Al-Mutawq روان سعيد المطوق
14 years old female killed Matched to MoH ID 427442777
Moatasem Saeed Al-Mutawq معتصم سعيد المطوق
Age unknown male killed
Ahmed Muhammed Al-Mutawq أحمد محمد المطوق
28 years old male killed Matched to MoH ID 400954731
Amira Mohammed Al-Mutawq أميرة محمد المطوق
44 years old female killed Matched to MoH ID 903611978
Ismail Muhammad Sabri Al-Mutawq إسماعيل محمد صبري المطوق
30 years old male killed Matched to MoH ID 804424190
Sabri Muhammad Sabri Al-Mutawq صبري محمد صبري المطوق
35 years old male killed Matched to MoH ID 801913542
Celine Ismail Al-Mutawq سيلين اسماعيل المطوق
1 years old female killed Matched to MoH ID 445496565
Enas Khabbab Al-Mutawq إيناس خباب المطوق
3 years old female killed Matched to MoH ID 442986410
Zakaria Khabbab Al-Mutawq زكريا خباب المطوق
9 years old male killed Matched to MoH ID 434323481
Abdul Muti Yousef Al-Mutawaq عبد المعطي يوسف المطوق
49 years old male killed Matched to MoH ID 900336694
Kholoud Al-Mutawq خلود المطوق
Age unknown male killed
Naima Al-Abd Al-Mutawq نعيمة العبد المطوق
24 years old female possible match with MoH ID 405182916 killed Matched to MoH ID 405182916
Afnan Muhammad Al-Mutawq أفنان محمد المطوق
20 years old female Possible match with MoH ID 409311883 killed Matched to MoH ID 409311883
Itidal Ali Al-Mutawq إعتدال علي المطوق
63 years old female killed Matched to MoH ID 915846950

Summary

  • Strike status
    Likely strike
  • Strike type
    Airstrike
  • Civilian harm reported
    Yes
  • Civilians reported killed
    23 – 35
  • (8–13 children5–8 women5–6 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 (32) [ collapse]

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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
    23 – 35
  • (8–13 children5–8 women5–6 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 (32) [ collapse]

Incident Code

ISPT0445

Incident date

October 21, 2023

Location

دير البلح, Deir al Balah, Deir Balah, the Gaza Strip

Geolocation

31.417639, 34.350276 Note: The accuracy of this location is to City level. Continue to map

Airwars assessment

Around dawn (local time) on Saturday, October 21, 2023, nine civilians, including one woman and six children, were killed, and a number of civilians were injured by an alleged Israeli airstrike in the al-Hawajri family home in Deir Balah, Gaza Strip.

Those killed include four brothers Hamza Ahmed Zidan al-Hawajri (aged 21 or 22), Harith Ahmed Zidan al-Hawajri (15 or 16), Muhammad Ahmed Zidan al-Hawajri (11 or 12), and Omar Ahmed Zidan al-Hawajri (5), their two sisters, Saja Ahmed Zidan al-Hawajri (13) and Amal Ahmed Zidan al-Hawajri (27), as well as nephews (sons of Amal) Ayman al-Jayeh (3) and Ahmed al-Jayeh (1), and brother-in-law Ibrahim Abu Loz (26). At least one other relative of the family, Zeina Zidane Al-Hawajri’s father (and likely grandfather to Hamza and siblings), was injured in the attack but the same source indicated that the number of injured was higher.

Alwatan voice reported “At dawn… dozens of martyrs and wounded in new Israeli targets in the Gaza Strip…According to what was reported by the Ministry of Interior and National Security in Gaza, the [Israeli] aircraft bombed a house for the “Al-Hawajri” family in Deir Balah in the central Gaza Strip, and there were a number of martyrs and wounded.” Similarly, @qudsn posted on X, “The [Israeli] aircraft bombed a house for the Al-Hawajri family in Deir Balah, killing a number of family members and wounding them.” Photographs posted on Facebook by @Maaliepress1 show the complete destruction of the Al-Hawajri family home, with numerous people scouring through the rubble.

Following the incident, family member Yahia [al-Hawajri] wrote on Facebook that “Israel bombed our house today. My brothers Hamza, Muhammad, Omar and Harith were martyred. My sisters, Saja and Amal, and Amal’s two children, Ayman and Ahmed. And my sister’s husband, Ibrahim Abu Loz. Oh my beloved, I hope you are in a better place and comfortable. You will always live inside my heart.” Amal’s husband Mahmoud Al-Jayeh also posted a condolence message to his wife and two sons who were killed, along with an image of the young boys in matching outfits.

Facebook user Abu Omar Al-Ramlawi, who was contacting the family about the “Brotherhood of Friends of Blogging” initiative wrote, “#Zeina, our precious daughter and dear friend…the patient and stationed woman, was saddened today by the martyrdom of her nephews as a result of the bombing and destruction of their house at the heads of the family at dawn today…Despite her young age, she is the aunt of an entire generation of young people, whom she lost. 8 today…despite the number of the injured people, [S]he and her family were patient, patient, and steadfast…Her father, as of 5 p.m., was still waiting to enter the operating room to undergo an operation to treat the effects of his injury in the bombing.”

All names have been matched with the Palestinian Ministry of Health list of fatalities in Gaza 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 incident occured around dawn.

The victims were named as:

Family members (10)

Hamza Ahmed Zidan Al-Hawajri, حمزة أحمد زيدان الحواجري
22 years old male killed Matched to MoH ID 406129072
Muhammad Ahmed Zidan Al-Hawajri محمد أحمد زيدان الحواجري
11 years old male killed Matched to MoH ID 432167930
Omar Ahmed Zidan Al-Hawajri , محمد أحمد زيدان الحواجري
5 years old male killed Matched to MoH ID 441122363
Harith Ahmed Zidan Al-Hawajri, حارث أحمد زيدان الحواجري
15 years old male killed Matched to MoH ID 421783937
Saja Ahmed Zidan Al-Hawajri سجى أحمد زيدان الحواجري
13 years old female killed Matched to MoH ID 429972391
Amal Ahmed Zidan Al-Hawajri أمل أحمد زيدان الحواجري
27 years old female killed Matched to MoH ID 401034038
Ayman Mahmoud Ayman Al-Jayeh أيمن محمود أيمن الجايح
3 years old male killed Matched to MoH ID 443023882
Ahmed Mahmoud Ayman Al-Jayeh أحمد محمود أيمن الجايح
1 years old male killed Matched to MoH ID 445790033
Ibrahim Musbah Ahmad Abu Loz , إبراهيم أبو لوز
26 years old male killed Matched to MoH ID 402964175
father of Zeina Zidane Al-Hawajri
Adult male injured

Summary

  • Strike status
    Likely strike
  • Strike type
    Airstrike
  • Civilian infrastructure
    Residential building
  • Civilian harm reported
    Yes
  • Civilians reported killed
    9
  • (6 children1 woman2 men)
  • 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

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Geolocation notes

Reports of the incident mention the city of Deir al Balah (دير البلح), for which the generic coordinates are: 31.417639,34.350276. 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
    Residential building
  • Civilian harm reported
    Yes
  • Civilians reported killed
    9
  • (6 children1 woman2 men)
  • 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

ISPT0429

Incident date

October 21, 2023

Location

منزل لعائلة زعرب  بمنطقة دوار زعرب في رفح, A house for Zorob family in the Zorob Roundabout area in Rafah, Rafah, the Gaza Strip

Airwars assessment

On October 21st, 2023, at least 15 people were reportedly killed and 40 others were injured as a result of an alleged Israeli military bombing of a house for the Zorob family in the Zorob roundabout area in Rafah. Many local sources, including Facebook posts from Samer Zorob, Diwan Al Zaroub and Rami Saleh Zoroub, reported on the bombing, and gave accounts of the corresponding casualties. Though a post from Twitter/X user @5newspal stated that 16 civilians had been killed, only 14 names were publicly available.

The strike killed 35-year-old Musa Mahmoud Zoroub, and his two children: 6-year-old Judy Musa Mahmoud Zoroub and 9-year-old Mahmoud Musa Mahmoud Zoroub.

Three siblings (based on their family name) were among those killed: 28-year-old Fidaa Mahmoud Musa Zoroub, 29-year-old Fatima Mahmoud Musa Zoroub and 15-year-old Iman Mahmoud Musa Zoroub. Safa PS News and the Zorob family website stated that 8 others had died as a result of the bombing, including 31-year-old Sabah Ahmed Musa Zoroub, 53-year-old Jamalaat Khalil Muhammad Zoroub and 32-year-old Mamdouh Musa Zoroub.

Among those killed were also several children: 4-year-old Sewar Rizq Suleiman Zoroub, 2-year-old Lana Ezzedine Ahmed Zoroub, and an infant, 2-month-old Tahani Ezzedine Ahmed Zoroub.

Three brothers were also killed: 7-year-old Osama Rizq Jumah Al-Nahal Zoroub, 11-year-old Anas Rizq Judah Al-Nahal Zoroub and 5-year-old Adam Rizq Al-Nahal Zoroub. While Osama and Anas’ deaths were announced soon after the strike, Adam’s death was announced by Safa News on October 30th. Anas had been widely lauded by family and friends for having memorized the Quran. Included in a Facebook post from Emtiaz al-Nahhal, a video shows the boys’ father, Rizq Zuroub, caressing Anas’ face; Anas is wrapped in a body bag. Their aunt can also be seen crying over the bodies.

Multiple images showed the devastation after the strike: a very graphic photograph included shows a volunteer carrying the remains of a human body. Other images showed the left-behind belongings of the children, including backpacks and a cartoon balloon.

In a Facebook post, Mahdi Zoroub spoke of the rescue attempts, reporting that 12 dead had been recovered and search efforts were still ongoing for other missing persons. The post also included images of the destroyed buildings, showing it completely reduced to rubble. In multiple images a large crater, seemingly as a result of the strike, is visible.

A post from Samer Zoroub included an image of a row of 12 bodies wrapped in body bags. A post from Facebook user Eekad attached a video published by journalist Abdullah Al-Attar which showed the Palestinian citizen Adel Zoroub losing more than ten members of his family with 6 still reported to be under the rubble.

A post from Muhammad Mamdouh reported that 40 people were injured when the Zoroub family home was bombed.

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

All names except Adam Rizq Al-Nahal Zoroub 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 incident occured around dawn.

The victims were named as:

Family members (15)

Musa Mahmoud Zoroub موسى محمود زعرب
35 years old male killed Matched to MoH ID 802139089
Judy Musa Mahmoud Zoroub جودي موسى محمود زعرب
6 years old female killed Matched to MoH ID 438178469
Mahmoud Musa Mahmoud Zoroub محمود موسى محمود زعرب
9 years old male killed Matched to MoH ID 434327011
Fidaa Mahmoud Musa Zoroub فداء محمود موسى زعرب
28 years old female killed Matched to MoH ID 400937231
Fatima Mahmoud Musa Zoroub فاطمة محمود موسى زعرب
29 years old female killed Matched to MoH ID 804623510
Iman Mahmoud Musa Zoroub ايمان محمود موسى زعرب
15 years old female killed Matched to MoH ID 426222154
Anas Rizq Jumah Al-Nahal Zoroub انس رزق جمعة النحال زعرب
11 years old male killed Matched to MoH ID 432124485
Osama Rizq Jumah Al-Nahal Zoroub اسامة رزق جمعة النحال زعرب
7 years old male killed Matched to MoH ID 436954861
Sabah Ahmed Musa Zoroub صباح احمد موسى زعرب
31 years old female killed Matched to MoH ID 803794072
Sewar Rizq Suleiman Zoroub سوار رزق سليمان زعرب
4 years old female killed Matched to MoH ID 441215902
Lana Ezzedine Ahmed Zoroub لانا عز الدين احمد زعرب
2 years old female killed Matched to MoH ID 445475361
Jamalaat Khalil Muhammad Zoroub جملات خليل محمد زعرب
53 years old female killed Matched to MoH ID 918655655
Tahani Ezzedine Ahmed Zoroub تهاني عز الدين احمد زعرب
1 years old female killed Matched to MoH ID 444096747
Mamdouh Musa Zoroub ممدوح موسى زعرب
32 years old male killed Matched to MoH ID 803520915
Adam Rizq Al-Nahal Zoroub أدم رزق النحال زعرب
5 years old male killed

Summary

  • Strike status
    Likely strike
  • Strike type
    Airstrike
  • Civilian infrastructure
    Residential building
  • Civilian harm reported
    Yes
  • Civilians reported killed
    15 – 16
  • (9 children4 women2 men)
  • 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.
  • Suspected attacker
    Israeli Military

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Media
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    Source: Muhammad Mamdouh

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    Source: Zorob family website in the homeland and diaspora

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    Source: Zorob family website in the homeland and diaspora

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    Source: Zorob family website in the homeland and diaspora

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    Source: Zorob family website in the homeland and diaspora

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    Source: Diwan Al Zaroub

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    Source: Mahdi Zourub

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    Source: Mahdi Zourub

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    Source: Samer Zorob

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    Source: Mahdi Zourub

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    Source: Mahdi Zourub

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    Source: Mahdi Zourub

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    Source: Mahdi Zourub

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    Source: Al Jazeera - Palestine

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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
    15 – 16
  • (9 children4 women2 men)
  • 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.
  • Suspected attacker
    Israeli Military

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