Israel and Gaza

Following the Hamas-led assault into southern Israel on October 7th 2023, the Israeli military began a major bombing campaign and later ground invasion of Gaza. The resultant ongoing war has seen large-scale destruction and loss of life.

Airwars has documented allegations of civilian harm from Israeli actions since October 2023, and has produced a number of major investigations and research outputs on the allegations and harm.

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Incident Date

21 April 2025

Incident Code

ISPT210425i

Location

مخيم النصيرات, Nuseirat Refugee Camp, Gaza, Palestinian territories
A Palestinian fisherman, Khaled Tawfiq Sobh, was injured when Israeli naval forces opened fire near the Nuseirat Refugee Camp in central Gaza on Monday morning, April 21, 2025. The shooting occurred at approximately 8:57 a.m. according to initial reports. Safa News reported that the fisherman was shot and injured by Israeli naval forces west of…

Summary

Published
12 August 2025
Strike Type
Ground operation
Civilians reported injured
1
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions, Small arms and light weapons
Military Actor
Israeli Military
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Incident Date

9 June 2025

Incident Code

ISPT090625x

Location

منطقة الشاكوش جنوب غربي مدينة خان يونس جنوبي قطاع غزة, Vicinity of GHF Aid Distribution Center, al-Shakoush area, Rafah, Palestinian territories
Shortly before 1:26pm on Monday 9th June, 2025 at least two civilians were killed and dozens of others injured by alleged Israeli gunfire near the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation aid distribution centre in the al-Shakoush area, northwest of Rafah/southwest of Khan Younis, in the southern Gaza Strip. In the afternoon, information appeared detailing Israeli gunfire near…

Summary

Published
11 August 2025
Strike Type
Ground operation
Infrastructure
Humanitarian (Food/Water Distribution)
Civilians reported killed
2
Civilians reported injured
12–24
Causes of Death / Injury
Small arms and light weapons
Military Actor
Israeli Military
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Incident Date

15 June 2025

Incident Code

ISPT150625m

Location

الطريق الساحلي، مدينة غزة, Rashid Street, Gaza City, Gaza, Palestinian territories
On June 15th, 2025, several sources reported that Israeli naval forces (gunboats) allegedly opened fire on displaced Palestinians waiting for aid on Rashid Street, west of Gaza City, allegedly killing a 44-year-old man and injuring others. The attack was reportedly carried out by gunboats while people were gathered in anticipation of humanitarian assistance. Rami Mosbah…

Summary

Published
9 August 2025
Strike Type
Naval bombardment
Infrastructure
Humanitarian (Food/Water Distribution)
Civilians reported killed
1
Civilians reported injured
2
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Israeli Military
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Incident Date

8 June 2025

Incident Code

ISPT080625h

Location

مخيم النصيرات, Nuseirat Refugee Camp, Deir al-Balah, Palestinian territories
On Sunday, 8 June 2025, at least one civilian was killed, and other civilians were injured in an alleged Israeli attack on aid workers at the Nuseirat Refugee Camp in Deir al-Balah, the Gaza Strip. At around 11:30 p.m. M local time, @PalinfoAr and Al-Mayadeen News reported that one civilian had been killed, and “several”…

Summary

Published
9 August 2025
Strike Type
Airstrike and/or Artillery
Infrastructure
IDP or Refugee Camp, Humanitarian
Civilians reported killed
1
Civilians reported injured
2
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Israeli Military
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Incident Date

15 June 2025

Incident Code

ISPT150625o

Location

بالقرب من أبراج القسطل، دير البلح, Vicinity of Qastal Towers, Deir al-Balah, Deir al-Balah, Palestinian territories
On June 15th, 2025, a gathering of civilians waiting for flour trucks east of the Qastal Towers in Deir al-Balah, Gaza Strip, was reportedly hit by an alleged Israeli artillery shelling. Numerous social media posts and local reports consistently confirmed that "injuries" occurred among those gathered. Sources such as Mohamed Awad, Nusayrat, and "Gaza City…

Summary

Published
9 August 2025
Strike Type
Artillery
Infrastructure
Humanitarian (Food/Water Distribution)
Civilians reported injured
2
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Israeli Military
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Incident Date

29 May 2025

Incident Code

ISPT290525zh

Location

قرب مركز مساعدات الشركة الأمريكية في محور موراج، خان يونس, Vicinity of GHF Distribution Center, Muraj Axis, Khan Younis, Khan Younis, Palestinian territories
Shortly before 7:15 a.m. on May 29, 2025, a number of Palestinian civilians were injured and killed in a shelling allegedly conducted by the Israeli military while attempting to retrieve humanitarian aid from the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation on al-Tina Street in Khan Younis. Several people posted in the early morning to report an attack at…

Summary

Published
9 August 2025
Strike Type
Artillery
Infrastructure
Humanitarian (Food/Water Distribution)
Civilians reported killed
2
Civilians reported injured
2
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Israeli Military
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