Israel and Gaza (from 2023)

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

14 September 2024

Incident Code

ISPT140924b

Location

روضة العلياء في منطقة الترنس جباليا, Al Aliaa Kindergarten, Trans Area, Jabalia Refugee Camp, North Gaza, Palestinian territories
On the 14th of September 2024, at dawn, several civilians were reportedly injured and at least three were killed following an alleged Israeli airstrike at Al Aliaa kindergarten on Al-Yafawiya street in the Al Trans area, located in Block 6 of the Jabalia refugee camp, in North Gaza, the Gaza Strip. That same day, multiple…

Summary

Published
27 November 2024
Strike Type
Airstrike
Infrastructure
Education, IDP or Refugee Camp, Residential
Civilians reported killed
3–10
Civilians reported injured
3–24
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Israeli Military
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Incident Date

7 September 2024

Incident Code

ISPT070924n

Location

مدرسة عمرو بن العاص في حي الشيخ رضوان, Amr Ibn Al Aas School, Sheikh Radwan neighbourhood, Gaza City, Gaza, Palestinian territories
At around 3:30 PM on Saturday, September 7th 2024, an Israeli aircraft bombed the Amr Ibn Al Aas School in Gaza City, causing the death of at least four people and injuring at least 20 people, including several children. The school, which is located in the Sheikh Radwan district north of the city, was being…

Summary

Published
27 November 2024
Strike Type
Airstrike
Infrastructure
Education
Civilians reported killed
4
Civilians reported injured
20–21
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Israeli Military
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Incident Date

2 September 2024

Incident Code

ISPT020924g

Location

بالقرب من مدرسة الفاخورة في مخيم جباليا, Vicinity of Al Fakhoura School, Jabalia refugee camp, North Gaza, Palestinian territories
Shortly before 5.20am on September 2nd 2024, at least eight civilians - including a child - were killed and 17 others were injured when an alleged Israeli airstrike hit a popular market and pastry stand in front of Al Fakhoura School in Jabalia Refugee Camp in North Gaza, where a number of people were sheltering…

Summary

Published
27 November 2024
Strike Type
Airstrike
Infrastructure
IDP or Refugee Camp
Civilians reported killed
8
Civilians reported injured
17
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Israeli Military
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Incident Date

26 August 2024

Incident Code

ISPT260824y

Location

مدرسة العز بن عبدالسلام في مخيم النصيرات, Al Izz Bin Abdulsalam School, Al Nuseirat Camp, Deir Al Balah, Palestinian territories
Shortly before 7:30 AM on Saturday, August 26, 2024, Israeli forces allegedly bombed Al Izz Bin Abdulsalam School, a school sheltering displaced persons located north of the Al Nuseirat Refugee Camp in the central Gaza Strip, killing two individuals, including at least one woman. Many others, including women and children, sustained injuries, although the exact…

Summary

Published
27 November 2024
Strike Type
Airstrike and/or Artillery
Infrastructure
Education, IDP or Refugee Camp
Civilians reported killed
2–4
Civilians reported injured
12–24
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Israeli Military
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Incident Date

27 July 2024

Incident Code

ISPT270724n

Location

مدرسة خديجة غرب دير البلح, Khadija School, Deir Al Balah, Gaza strip, Palestinian territories
Around midday on the 27th of July 2024, between 30 and 53 civilians, including at least 15 children and eight women, were killed and at least 100 others were injured by a declared Israeli airstrike on the Khadija school, Deir Al Balah, Gaza Strip. Sources detailed that the school was housing a large number of…

Summary

Published
27 November 2024
Strike Type
Airstrike
Infrastructure
IDP or Refugee Camp, Healthcare, Education
Civilians reported killed
30–53
Civilians reported injured
100–111
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Israeli Military
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Incident Date

7 September 2024

Incident Code

ISPT070924a

Location

مدرسة حليمة السعدية، نزلة, Halima Al Sa’dia School, Jabalia Al Nazla, North Gaza, Palestinian territories
Around midnight on September 7, 2024, a declared Israeli strike with two missiles on the tents for displaced people who were sheltering at the Hamlia Al Sa'dia school in Jabalia Al Nazla in the northern Gaza Strip resulted in at least four civilian deaths, including a woman, and injuries of 15 to 19 civilians. The…

Summary

Published
26 November 2024
Strike Type
Airstrike and/or Artillery
Infrastructure
Education
Civilians reported killed
4–8
Civilians reported injured
15–19
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Israeli Military
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