Civilian Casualties

Civilian Casualties

Incident date

October 23, 2023

Incident Code

ISPT0519

LOCATION

منزلا لعائلة الأسطل قرب شارع المجمع قرب المنتزه في وسط خان يونس, A house for the Al-Astal family near Al-Majmaa Street near the park in the centre of Khan Younis, Gaza Strip, Khan Younis, the Gaza Strip

On Sunday, October 23, 2023, at least six civilians were killed, including four women, in an alleged Israeli airstrike on the Al-Astal family home near Al-Majmaa Street close to the park in the centre of Khan Younis, Gaza Strip. The strike also reportedly injured “a number” of others. The exact number of injuries is unknown.

Summary

First published
August 5, 2024
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Airstrike
Civilian infrastructure
Residential building
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
6
(4 women2 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.
Impact
Education,Healthcare
Impact on services or infrastructure relating to education, health or food supply. See methodology note for details.
Suspected belligerent
Israeli Military
Named victims
6 named, 1 familiy identified
Names matched with MoH IDs
6
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Incident date

October 29, 2023

Incident Code

ISPT0737

LOCATION

منزل لعائلة المغاري بحي الجنينة وسط رفح, a house for Al-Maghari family next to Al-Shaer Mall in the Al-Jeneina, Rafah, the Gaza Strip

On the morning of Sunday, October 29th, 2023, a young Palestinian woman along with her two small children was reportedly killed, and at least two children and an elderly man were injured, as a result of an alleged Israeli airstrike on a the Al-Maghari family home located next to Al-Shaer Mall in the Al-Jeneina neighborhood

Summary

First published
August 5, 2024
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Airstrike
Civilian infrastructure
IDP or refugee camp, Residential building
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
3
(2 children1 woman)
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 belligerent
Israeli Military
Named victims
3 named, 1 familiy identified
Names matched with MoH IDs
3
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Incident date

October 23, 2023

Incident Code

ISPT0520

LOCATION

منزل عائلة أبو جزر في مخيم بدر غربي مدينة رفح, Abu Jazar family’s home in Badr Camp, west of Rafah, Gaza Strip., Rafah, the Gaza Strip

On the 23rd of October 2023, the Abu Jazar family home, located in the Badr Camp, west of Rafah, was allegedly bombed by an Israeli airstrike, killing 11 people, all of whom were women and children. 42-year-old Sherine Kamal Abu Jazar was reportedly killed with her seven children, however sources provided eight names of her

Summary

First published
August 5, 2024
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Airstrike
Civilian infrastructure
IDP or refugee camp, Residential building
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
11
(5–9 children2–6 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 belligerent
Israeli Military
Named victims
11 named, 1 familiy identified
Names matched with MoH IDs
6
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Incident date

October 29, 2023

Incident Code

ISPT0738

LOCATION

منزل عائلة النفار في شارع الثلاثيني , Al Nafar family’s home in the Al Thalathini neighborhood, Rafah, the Gaza Strip

On October 29th 2023, up to nine civilians were killed, including at least four children, by an alleged Israeli airstrike which took place on the Al-Naffar family home in the Al Thalathini/Sabra Neighbourhood in Rafah, the Gaza strip. Ayman Kuhail posted that they had lost their cousin Hajj Noha Omar Kahil Al-Naffar (Umm Hisham, 62)

Summary

First published
August 5, 2024
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Airstrike
Civilian infrastructure
Residential building
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
8 – 9
(4–5 children1 woman3 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.
Suspected belligerent
Israeli Military
Named victims
8 named, 1 familiy identified
Names matched with MoH IDs
7
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Incident date

October 30, 2023

Incident Code

ISPT0753

LOCATION

مستشفى الصداقة التركي بغزة, Turkish Friendship Hospital in the Gaza Strip, Gaza, the Gaza Strip

On October 30th, 2023, an alleged Israeli airstrike hit the Turkish-Palestinian Friendship Hospital just south of Gaza City. It is unclear whether injuries occurred directly from the strike. While Shehab Agency said civilians were wounded, MSF reported “no patients were harmed.” The strike nevertheless put great strain on the hospital and patients’ well-being, ultimately reportedly

Summary

First published
August 5, 2024
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Airstrike
Civilian infrastructure
Healthcare facility
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
4
Civilians reported injured
0–2
Causes of injury / death
Denial of access to/destruction of objects indispensable to survival, 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
Healthcare
Impact on services or infrastructure relating to education, health or food supply. See methodology note for details.
Suspected belligerent
Israeli Military
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Incident date

October 29, 2023

Incident Code

ISPT0740

LOCATION

محيط مشفى الاندونيسي, vicinity of the Indonesian Hospital, in Bait Lahia, North Gaza, the Gaza Strip

Shortly before 2:44 AM on Sunday, 29 October 2023, a Palestinian photojournalist, New Press correspondent in the northern Gaza Strip, Fadi Al-Wahidi, was slightly injured in his hand by shrapnel from an alleged Israeli bombardment near the Indonesian Hospital located in Bait Lahia in North Gaza. The Palestinian press agency, Safa, reported the incident saying

Summary

First published
August 5, 2024
Strike status
Single source claim
Strike type
Airstrike and/or Artillery
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
Unknown
Civilians reported injured
1
Cause of injury / death
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Airwars civilian harm grading
Weak
Single source claim, though sometimes featuring significant information.
Suspected belligerent
Israeli Military
Named victims
1 named
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Incident date

October 29, 2023

Incident Code

ISPT0717

LOCATION

منزل لعائلة أبو جياب قرب مفترق أبو الأمين بمنطقة أبو سكندر بمدينة غزة, The Abu Jiab Family Home, Near Abu al-Amin Junction, Abu Skander Area of Gaza City, Gaza, Gaza, the Gaza Strip

At least one civilian was reportedly killed or injured in an alleged Israeli airstrike on the Abu Jiab family home near the Abu al-Amin Junction in the Abu Skander area of Gaza City shortly before 10:00 on Sunday the 29th of October, 2023. No exact casualty figure has been reported. Multiple sources, including the Palestinian

Summary

First published
August 5, 2024
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Airstrike
Civilian infrastructure
Residential building
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
0 – 1
Civilians reported injured
0–1
Cause of injury / death
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Airwars civilian harm grading
Weak
Single source claim, though sometimes featuring significant information.
Suspected belligerent
Israeli Military
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Incident date

October 23, 2023

Incident Code

ISPT0531

LOCATION

منزل عائلة أبو صفية في مشروع بيت لاهيا, Abu Safiya family home in Jabalia camp, next to Beit Lahia Cemetery, North Gaza, the Gaza Strip

On the night of Monday, 23 October 2023, a number of civilians were killed and at least four civilians, including two children and two young men, were injured, in an alleged Israeli airstrike on the Abu Safiya family home near the Beit Lahia Cemetery in Jabalia refugee camp in Northern Gaza. “Martyrs” were reported by

Summary

First published
August 5, 2024
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Airstrike
Civilian infrastructure
IDP or refugee camp, Residential building
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
2
Civilians reported injured
4–5
Cause of injury / death
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Airwars civilian harm grading
Fair
Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
Suspected belligerent
Israeli Military
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Incident date

October 29, 2023

Incident Code

ISPT0718

LOCATION

منزلا في حي الزيتون بغزة, Dalloul Family Home, Zaytoun Neighbourhood, South of Gaza City, Gaza, Gaza, the Gaza Strip

Between five and eight civilians, including at least three children and two women, were reportedly killed and a number of civilians were injured in an alleged Israeli bombardment on the Dalloul family home in the Zaytoun neighbourhood, south of Gaza City, on the morning of Sunday 29th October 2023. Whilst several sources, including Al Jazeera

Summary

First published
August 5, 2024
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Airstrike and/or Artillery
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
5 – 8
(3 children2 women)
Civilians reported injured
2
Cause of injury / death
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Airwars civilian harm grading
Fair
Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
Suspected belligerent
Israeli Military
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Incident date

October 23, 2023

Incident Code

ISPT0532

LOCATION

عائلة الديراوي في مشروع بيت لاهيا, Al-Derawi family home, Beit Lahia, North Gaza, the Gaza Strip

At least 10 or 11 members of the al-Dariwi family, including two women and two children, were reportedly killed while a number of family members were also injured in an alleged Israeli airstrike on the evening of Monday, 23 October 2023, which struck their home in the town of Beit Lahia, northern Gaza Strip. Initial

Summary

First published
August 5, 2024
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Airstrike
Civilian infrastructure
IDP or refugee camp, Residential building
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
10
(2–3 children2–3 women5 men)
Civilians reported injured
2
Cause of injury / death
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Airwars civilian harm grading
Fair
Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
Suspected belligerent
Israeli Military
Named victims
11 named, 1 familiy identified
Names matched with MoH IDs
6
View Incident

Incident date

October 30, 2023

Incident Code

ISPT0759

LOCATION

منطقة بئر النعجة شمال القطاع, Bir al-Naja area in the northern Gaza Strip, North Gaza, the Gaza Strip

During the afternoon of October 30, 2023, one person was killed and one person was severely injured by an alleged Israeli drone strike in the Bir al-Naja area in the northern Gaza Strip. The names of the casualties have not been made available; the injured person was said to be “critically” wounded. At 3:59 pm

Summary

First published
August 4, 2024
Last updated
August 5, 2024
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Airstrike, Drone Strike
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
1
Civilians reported injured
1
Cause of injury / death
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Airwars civilian harm grading
Fair
Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
Suspected belligerent
Israeli Military
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Incident date

October 30, 2023

Incident Code

ISPT0774

LOCATION

عائلة "شكشك" في حي الأمل غرب خانيونس جنوب قطاع غزة, “Shakshak” family apartment on Al-Madrasa Street in the Al-Amal neighbourhood, Khan Younis, the Gaza Strip

Shortly before 3 PM on Monday, October 30th, 2023, an alleged Israeli airstrike hit the apartment of the Shakshak family, injuring at least eight civilians, most of them children, and rendering the building uninhabitable. Multiple sources reported “injuries” without specifying a toll. The strike occurred on Al-Madrasa Street in the Al-Amal neighbourhood, west of Khan

Summary

First published
August 4, 2024
Last updated
August 5, 2024
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Airstrike
Civilian infrastructure
IDP or refugee camp, Residential building
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
Unknown
Civilians reported injured
8
Cause of injury / death
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Airwars civilian harm grading
Fair
Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
Suspected belligerent
Israeli Military
View Incident

Incident date

October 29, 2023

Incident Code

ISPT0739

LOCATION

دراجة نارية في منطقة الفاخورة, Motorbike in Al-Fakhoura, North Gaza, the Gaza Strip

Shortly before 7:52 AM on Sunday, 29 October 2023, two young men were reportedly killed in a motorcycle bombing in the Al-Fakhoura area of northern Gaza. Safa News reported the deaths of the two young men and this source was then widely reshared. @quds_feed posted on Twitter/X that the two young men had been taken

Summary

First published
August 4, 2024
Last updated
August 5, 2024
Strike status
Contested strike
Strike type
Airstrike and/or Artillery
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
2
(2 men)
Cause of injury / death
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Airwars civilian harm grading
Contested
Competing claims of responsibility e.g. multiple belligerents, or casualties also attributed to ground forces.
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Incident date

October 29, 2023

Incident Code

ISPT0714

LOCATION

منزلا لعائلة مشتهى في حي الشجاعية شرق مدينة غزة, Mushtaha family home in the Al-Shujaiya neighbourhood, eastern Gaza City, Gaza, the Gaza Strip

On Sunday, October 29th 2023, multiple people were reported killed and wounded in an alleged Israeli airstrike on the Mushtaha family home located in the Al-Shujaiya neighbourhood of Gaza City in the Gaza Strip. The names and number of casualties is currently unavailable, therefore Airwars has used the fatality and injury range 2-2 in line

Summary

First published
August 1, 2024
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 belligerent
Israeli Military
View Incident

Incident date

October 26, 2023

Incident Code

ISPT0640

LOCATION

رفح, Rafah, the Gaza Strip

During the afternoon of October 26th 2024, Israeli aircraft allegedly bombed a house belonging to the al-Shaer family. The bombing resulted in the deaths of at least 12 individuals, with others sustaining injuries. Airwars researchers have identified the names of 12 of those killed in the incident, among them 35-year-old Adel Mohammed Hamid, 20-year-old Ahmed Tawfiq Hassan,

Summary

First published
August 1, 2024
Last updated
August 15, 2024
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Airstrike
Civilian infrastructure
Residential building
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
12
(1 child1 woman10 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.
Impact
Healthcare
Impact on services or infrastructure relating to education, health or food supply. See methodology note for details.
Suspected belligerent
Israeli Military
Named victims
12 named, 1 familiy identified
Names matched with MoH IDs
12
Geolocation
Exact location (via Airwars)
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Incident date

October 29, 2023

Incident Code

ISPT0707

LOCATION

مسجد محمد الفاتح في مشروع بيت لاهيا شمال قطاع غزة, Muhammad al-Fateh Mosque in the Beit Lahia in the northern Gaza Strip, North Gaza, the Gaza Strip

A number of casualties resulted after an alleged Israeli airstrike on the Muhammad al-Fateh Mosque in the town of Beit Lahia in the northern Gaza Strip early afternoon on Sunday, October 29th 2023. According to multiple sources, the mosque was completely destroyed. The names and number of casualties are currently unavailable. It is further unclear

Summary

First published
August 1, 2024
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Airstrike
Civilian infrastructure
Religious Institution
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
0 – 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 belligerent
Israeli Military
View Incident

Incident date

October 29, 2023

Incident Code

ISPT0708

LOCATION

عائلة "ورش أغا", Warsh Agha family residence, Beit Lahia, North Gaza, the Gaza Strip

On Sunday, October 29th 2023, at least16 members of the Warsh Agha family, including at least four women and at least seven children, were killed in an alleged Israeli airstrike on their home in Beit Lahia, Gaza Strip. Social media tributes by family and friends helped to identify the names of the 16 members of

Summary

First published
August 1, 2024
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Airstrike
Civilian infrastructure
Residential building
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
16
(7–8 children4–5 women4 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.
Suspected belligerent
Israeli Military
Named victims
16 named, 4 families identified
Names matched with MoH IDs
14
View Incident

Incident date

October 29, 2023

Incident Code

ISPT0709

LOCATION

محيط دوار زايد, Vicinity of Zayed Roundabout, North Gaza, the Gaza Strip

Shortly before 2:15pm on Sunday, October 29th 2023, one civilian was reportedly killed and another injured in an alleged Israeli airstrike near the Zayed Roundabout in Northern Gaza, close to the Indonesian Hospital and Jabalya. Shehab News Agency reported the attack, claiming a reconnaissance aircraft had “targeted a group of civilians near to the roundabout,”

Summary

First published
August 1, 2024
Last updated
August 2, 2024
Strike status
Single source claim
Strike type
Airstrike
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
1
Civilians reported injured
1
Cause of injury / death
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Airwars civilian harm grading
Weak
Single source claim, though sometimes featuring significant information.
Suspected belligerent
Israeli Military
Geolocation
Nearby landmark
View Incident

Incident date

October 29, 2023

Incident Code

ISPT0710

LOCATION

النصيرات, Nuseirat, Deir Al Balah, the Gaza Strip

On Sunday, October 29th 2023, eight members of the al-Nuwairi family, including a pregnant woman and children, were reportedly killed and two family members were injured when an alleged Israeli airstrike hit their home to the west of Nuseirat camp in the central Gaza Strip. Alaa H. Al-Nuwairi, a family member of those killed, wrote

Summary

First published
August 1, 2024
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Airstrike
Civilian infrastructure
Residential building
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
8
(3 children3 women2 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.
Impact
Education,Healthcare
Impact on services or infrastructure relating to education, health or food supply. See methodology note for details.
Suspected belligerent
Israeli Military
Named victims
10 named, 1 familiy identified
Names matched with MoH IDs
2
Geolocation
Town
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Incident date

October 29, 2023

Incident Code

ISPT0711

LOCATION

شرق دير البلح وسط قطاع غزة, East of Deir al-Balah in the central Gaza Strip, Deir Al Balah, the Gaza Strip

On October 29th 2023, artillery shelling allegedly carried out by the Israeli military forces led to civilian casualties, including the death of one woman and other “injuries”, east of Deir al-Balah in the central Gaza Strip. Posts on social media mourned Maryam Abu Mughaseeb, the only confirmed fatality. These posts honoured her memory and expressed

Summary

First published
August 1, 2024
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Artillery
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
1
(1 woman)
Civilians reported injured
2
Cause of injury / death
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Airwars civilian harm grading
Fair
Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
Suspected belligerent
Israeli Military
Named victims
1 named
View Incident

Incident date

October 25, 2023

Incident Code

ISPT0614

LOCATION

منزلا لعائلة موسى في مخيم المغازي, House for Musa family in Al-Maghazi camp, Deir Al Balah, the Gaza Strip

During the morning of Tuesday, October 25th 2023, a house for the Musa family in Al-Maghazi camp, Gaza Strip, was allegedly bombed by the Israeli military, resulting in at least nine civilian deaths, including multiple children. 34-year-old Ahmed Jamal Hassan Musa was killed alongside his wife Asma Rizqa, his two sons, 6-year-old Muhammad Ahmed Jamal Musa,

Summary

First published
July 30, 2024
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Airstrike
Civilian infrastructure
Residential building
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
9
(7 children1 woman1 man)
Cause of injury / death
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Airwars civilian harm grading
Fair
Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
Suspected belligerent
Israeli Military
Named victims
9 named, 1 familiy identified
Names matched with MoH IDs
8
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Incident date

October 24, 2023

Incident Code

ISPT0580

LOCATION

منزل عائلة أبو قشطة في حي الجنينة , Abu Qishta family on Al Salat street in the El Geneina neighbourhood of Rafah , Rafah, the Gaza Strip

During the night of Tuesday, October 24th 2023, at least 36 identified civilians, including 20 children and eight women, were killed and dozens were injured during an alleged Israeli airstrike on the Abu Qeshta (Qashata) and Al-Maghari family homes located on Al-Salat Street in the El Geneina neighbourhood of Rafah city in the Gaza Strip.

Summary

First published
July 30, 2024
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Airstrike
Civilian infrastructure
Residential building
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
36
(20 children8 women8 men)
Civilians reported injured
12–24
Cause of injury / death
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Airwars civilian harm grading
Fair
Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
Suspected belligerent
Israeli Military
Named victims
36 named, 2 families identified
Names matched with MoH IDs
31
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Incident date

October 25, 2023

Incident Code

ISPT0615

LOCATION

منزل لعائلة الشاعر برفح, A house for the Al-Shaer family behind Al-Isra Mosque on Aed Al-Bashiti Street in Rafah, Rafah, the Gaza Strip

In the afternoon of October 25th 2023, seven identified members of the al-Shaer family, including one woman and at least one child, were killed, and up to 10 others were injured when an alleged Israeli airstrike hit a house for the al-Shaer family on Aed Al-Bashiti Street behind Al-Isra Mosque in the Al-Geneina neighbourhood in

Summary

First published
July 30, 2024
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Airstrike
Civilian infrastructure
Religious Institution, Residential building
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
7
(1–2 children1 woman4–5 men)
Civilians reported injured
7–10
Cause of injury / death
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Airwars civilian harm grading
Fair
Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
Suspected belligerent
Israeli Military
Named victims
7 named, 1 familiy identified
Names matched with MoH IDs
5
View Incident

Incident date

October 24, 2023

Incident Code

ISPT0583a

LOCATION

منزل عائلتة حسونة في شارع النفق وسط مدينة غزة, Hassouna’s family home on Al-Nafaq Street near the Yarmouk Mosque in downtown Gaza City, Gaza Strip, Gaza, the Gaza Strip

On Tuesday, October 24th, 2023, at least 11 civilian members of the Hassouna family, including three women and six children, and up to 30 civilians were reportedly killed and dozens were injured as a result of an alleged Israeli airstrike on the Hassouna family’s home located on Al-Nafaq Street near the Yarmouk Mosque in downtown

Summary

First published
July 30, 2024
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Airstrike
Civilian infrastructure
Residential building
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
11 – 30
(6 children3 women2 men)
Civilians reported injured
12–24
Cause of injury / death
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Airwars civilian harm grading
Fair
Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
Suspected belligerent
Israeli Military
Named victims
11 named, 1 familiy identified
Names matched with MoH IDs
10
View Incident

Incident date

October 24, 2023

Incident Code

ISPT0617

LOCATION

منزل سمير زياد كمال القدرة بخان يونس, Samir Ziad Kamal Al-Qudra’s house in Khan Yunis, Gaza strip, Khan Younis, the Gaza Strip

On the evening of October 24th, 2023, a civilian, 28-year-old Samir Ziad Kamal Al-Qudra, also known as Abu Ziad, was reportedly killed as a result of an alleged Israeli bombing on his house in Khan Yunis, Gaza Strip. The Palestinian press agency, Safa, reported on October 25th that Samir was killed in “the bombing of

Summary

First published
July 30, 2024
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Airstrike and/or Artillery
Civilian infrastructure
IDP or refugee camp, Residential building
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
1
(1 man)
Cause of injury / death
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Airwars civilian harm grading
Fair
Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
Suspected belligerent
Israeli Military
Named victims
1 named
Names matched with MoH IDs
1
View Incident

Incident date

October 23, 2023

Incident Code

ISPT0536e

LOCATION

الحي السعودي, Saudi neighborhood, Rafah, the Gaza Strip

On Monday, October 23rd 2023, the Abu Salimah family home in the Saudi neighbourhood of Rafah, Gaza Strip was hit in an alleged Israeli airstrike which reportedly killed at least 22 civilian members of the family, including five women and seven children; and injured at least one woman. Photos shared after the incident showed complete

Summary

First published
July 30, 2024
Last updated
August 22, 2024
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Airstrike
Civilian infrastructure
Residential building
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
22
(7 children5 women7 men)
Civilians reported injured
1
Cause of injury / death
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Airwars civilian harm grading
Fair
Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
Suspected belligerent
Israeli Military
Named victims
23 named, 1 familiy identified
Names matched with MoH IDs
21
Geolocation
Neighbourhood/area
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Incident date

October 25, 2023

Incident Code

ISPT0618

LOCATION

منزل في شارع الجية في بلدة القرارة، خان يونس, a house on al-Jiyeh Street in the town of al-Qarara, Khan Yunis, Khan Younis, the Gaza Strip

On Wednesday, October 25th 2023, at least three people were killed and at least nine were injured in an alleged Israeli strike on a home on Al-Jihyeh Street in the al-Qarara area of Khan Yunis in the Gaza Strip. The home reportedly belonged to Maher Abdul Rahman Awad (Abu Haitham). Maha Awad’s wife, 56-year-old Dalal

Summary

First published
July 30, 2024
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Airstrike
Civilian infrastructure
IDP or refugee camp, Residential building
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
3
Civilians reported injured
9
Cause of injury / death
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Airwars civilian harm grading
Fair
Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
Suspected belligerent
Israeli Military
Named victims
3 named, 1 familiy identified
Names matched with MoH IDs
1
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Incident date

November 4, 2023

Incident Code

ISPT0871

LOCATION

مدرسة الفاخورة شمالي قطاع غزة, al-Fakhoura School in the Jabalia refugee camp, northern Gaza Strip, North Gaza, the Gaza Strip

During the morning of Saturday, November 4th 2023, between 12 and 15 people, including at least six children, were killed and between 54 and 70, including at least four children and one woman, were wounded in an alleged Israeli airstrike on the UNRWA-administered Al-Fakhoura School in the Jabalia Refugee Camp in northern Gaza. Sources say

Summary

First published
July 30, 2024
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Airstrike
Civilian infrastructure
IDP or refugee camp, School, UN facility
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
12 – 15
(6 children)
Civilians reported injured
54–70
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
Education
Impact on services or infrastructure relating to education, health or food supply. See methodology note for details.
Suspected belligerent
Israeli Military
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Incident date

October 25, 2023

Incident Code

ISPT0619

LOCATION

منزل عائلة أبو عامر غربي خان يونس, Abu Amer family home, west of Khan Younis, Gaza strip, Khan Younis, the Gaza Strip

Safa News reported that one civilian died and seven others were injured after the Abu Amer family home was hit by a likely explosive weapon on October 25th 2023. No further details were given about the condition of those who were injured, and no identifying factors–including names–were shared. Although other sources also mention the incident,

Summary

First published
July 30, 2024
Strike status
Single source claim
Strike type
Airstrike and/or Artillery
Civilian infrastructure
Residential building
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
1
Civilians reported injured
7
Cause of injury / death
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Airwars civilian harm grading
Weak
Single source claim, though sometimes featuring significant information.
Suspected belligerents
Palestinian Militants, Israeli Military
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Incident date

November 18, 2023

Incident Code

ISPT1198

LOCATION

مدرسة الفاخورة شمال غزة, Al-Fakhoura School, Jabalia Camp, North Gaza, the Gaza Strip

Between 80 and “over 200” people were killed and dozens of others were wounded by an alleged Israeli airstrikes on the Al-Fakhoura School in the Jabalia Camp of Northern Gaza in the early morning of November 18th, 2023. Soon after the strike, the Ministry of Health reported that 50 people had been killed. Another ministry

Summary

First published
July 30, 2024
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Airstrike
Civilian infrastructure
IDP or refugee camp, School, UN facility
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
80 – 201
(6 children4 women2 men)
Civilians reported injured
12–24
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
Education
Impact on services or infrastructure relating to education, health or food supply. See methodology note for details.
Suspected belligerent
Israeli Military
Named victims
12 named, 3 families identified
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