Civilian Casualties

Civilian Casualties

Incident Code

ISPT0434b

Incident date

October 21, 2023

Location

النصيرات, Nuseirat Camp, Deir Al Balah, the Gaza Strip

Geolocation

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

Airwars assessment

On Saturday, October 21st, 2023, an alleged Israeli bombardment hit the Abu Jabr family home in Nuseirat camp, Gaza Strip, killing the wife of a commander of “the Central Brigade”, Nabil Abu Jabr, alongside their four children, including a son and a daughter under the age of 18.

The 45-year old wife of Nabil Abu Jabr, Ghada Abdul Azim Hamad Al-Qatshan Abu Jabr (Umm Bakr), was killed alongside her four children: her eldest son, 22-year-old Bakr Nabil Abu Jabr, a 21-year old son Muhammad Nabil Abu Jabr, a 12-year old son Baraa Ashraf Abu Jabr, and a 17-year old daughter Shahad Ashraf Abu Jabr. Nabil Abu Jabr was not reported to have been killed in this incident, and at least one source referred to the home as belonging to the “martyr” Nabil Abu Jabr, indicating that he was likely killed previously. This information will be updated if and when further details emerge.

Posts shared on social media by relatives and friends expressed deep sorrow and condolences for the family. They described the Abu Jabr family members as generous and esteemed individuals and highlighted their impact on the community. The posts also referenced Islamic teachings about patience and the belief that those who die in the cause of God are alive with Him.

Israa Fayez wrote on Facebook that the late Ghada was her aunt, while Safoa Said Sh mourned the death of her uncle’s wife. Both relatives expressed their grief and devastation over the loss of Ghada and her children. Eslam M. Tawil remembered the young boy Baraa as “his polite student” and attached an image of a boy in a yellow hoodie. Samer Qashlan and the Nuseirat camp account on Facebook also paid tributes to the young boy.

The sources did not identify the belligerent, but the Airwars has matched all of the names of some of the civilians killed with the Palestinian Ministry of Health list of fatalities in Gaza released on October 26th, 2023, which explicitly mentions that names on the list are “victims of the Israeli aggression on the Gaza Strip”. Therefore this incident has been graded as a Single Source Claim, and civilian harm status as Fair.

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 (5)

Ghada al-Qatshan Abu Jabr غادة القطشان أبو جبر
45 years old female killed Matched to MoH ID 901600411
Muhammad Nabil Abu Jabr محمد نبيل أبو جبر
21 years old male killed Matched to MoH ID 408516185
Bakr Nabil Abu Jabr بكر نبيل أبو جبر
22 years old male killed Matched to MoH ID 406132506
Shahad Ashraf Abu Jabr شهد أشرف أبو جبر
17 years old male killed Matched to MoH ID 422615161
Baraa Ashraf Abu Jabr براء أشرف أبو جبر
12 years old male killed Matched to MoH ID 432364529

Summary

  • Strike status
    Single source claim
  • Strike type
    Airstrike and/or Artillery
  • Civilian infrastructure
    IDP or refugee camp
  • Civilian harm reported
    Yes
  • Civilians reported killed
    5
  • (2 children1 woman2 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 attacker
    Israeli Military

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Geolocation notes

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

Israeli Military Assessment:

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

Summary

  • Strike status
    Single source claim
  • Strike type
    Airstrike and/or Artillery
  • Civilian infrastructure
    IDP or refugee camp
  • Civilian harm reported
    Yes
  • Civilians reported killed
    5
  • (2 children1 woman2 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 attacker
    Israeli Military

Sources (10) [ collapse]

Incident Code

ISPT0441

Incident date

October 21, 2023

Location

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

Geolocation

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

Airwars assessment

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

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

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

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

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

Summary

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

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Media
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    Source: @alforgannet

Geolocation notes

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

Israeli Military Assessment:

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

Summary

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

Sources (15) [ collapse]

Incident Code

ISPT0442

Incident date

October 21, 2023

Location

دير البلح, Deir Al Balah, the Gaza Strip

Geolocation

31.418995, 34.349442 Note: The accuracy of this location is to Town level. Continue to map

Airwars assessment

Shortly before 6:20 PM on Saturday, October 21, 2023, an alleged Israeli strike on the “Al-Hasanat” family home in the town of Deir Al Balah in the central Gaza Strip killed at least one civilian and injured at least one other. The number of casualties may be higher.

Interior Ministry in Gaza and Arab TV correspondent reported about “martyrs and wounded in an Israeli bombing on the house of the Al-Hasanat family in Deir Al-Balah in the central Gaza Strip.” Most other sources referred to the initial report by the Interior Ministry. A Facebook user Daoud Bou Hussein Zayat wrote about “one martyr and one wounded” resulting from the incident. Journalist Ahmed Qadeeh added that “a number of citizens died” in this incident.

This assessment will be updated if and when more details become available on the victims.

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 6:20 pm local time.

Summary

  • Strike status
    Likely strike
  • Strike type
    Airstrike and/or Artillery
  • Civilian harm reported
    Yes
  • Civilians reported killed
    1 – 2
  • 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 (16) [ collapse]

Media
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Geolocation notes

Reports of the incident mention the town of Deir Al Balah (دير البلح), for which the generic coordinates are: 31.418995, 34.349442. Due to limited satellite imagery and information available to Airwars, we were unable to verify the location further.

Israeli Military Assessment:

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

Summary

  • Strike status
    Likely strike
  • Strike type
    Airstrike and/or Artillery
  • Civilian harm reported
    Yes
  • Civilians reported killed
    1 – 2
  • 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 (16) [ collapse]

Incident Code

ISPT0439

Incident date

October 21, 2023

Location

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

Geolocation

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

Airwars assessment

During the evening of Saturday, October 21, 2023, a 66-year old man Haji Nayef Abdelmajid Abdelqader al-Hilah (Abu Ramez) was killed when the Al-Maghazi Camp in the central Gaza Strip was allegedly bombed by Israeli military.

A Safa correspondent reported on “the targeting of al-Malghazi camp,” but no belligerent was explicitly named. Following the incident, several sources, including Twitter/X users @AIAYASHxs, @YouthGoDigital, and @Aboud, shared the story as reported by the initial Safa report.

Family and friends shared their condolences online acknowledging the loss of Nayef Abdul Majeed al-Hila. Twitter/X user @Romanctic mourned over the loss of his “dear uncle” and asked that “God have mercy and make him abode in Paradise”. Several other posts shared a picture of Nayef, an elderly bearded man in a grey shirt, and shared similar sentiments with Zakaria Abu Mashaykh posting on Facebook, “May God have mercy on you, how good you are and how good your heart is. We will miss your morning and your sweet voice, Uncle Nayef al-Hila is a martyr, God willing.”

The sources did not identify the belligerent, but Airwars has matched the name of the killed civilian with the Palestinian Ministry of Health list of fatalities in Gaza released on October 26th, 2023, which explicitly mentions that names on the list are “victims of the Israeli aggression on the Gaza Strip”. Therefore, the strike status of this incident has been graded as a Single Source Claim, and civilian harm status as Fair.

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 evening.

The victims were named as:

Haji Nayef Abdelmajid Abdelqader al-Hilah (Abu Ramez) نايف عبد المجيد الحيلة
66 years old male killed Matched to MoH ID 929265643

Summary

  • Strike status
    Single source claim
  • Strike type
    Airstrike and/or Artillery
  • Civilian infrastructure
    IDP or refugee camp
  • 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 attacker
    Israeli Military

Sources (16) [ collapse]

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Geolocation notes

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

Israeli Military Assessment:

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

Summary

  • Strike status
    Single source claim
  • Strike type
    Airstrike and/or Artillery
  • Civilian infrastructure
    IDP or refugee camp
  • 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 attacker
    Israeli Military

Sources (16) [ collapse]

Incident Code

ISPT0402

Incident date

October 20, 2023

Location

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

Geolocation

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

Airwars assessment

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The local time of the incident is unknown.

The victims were named as:

Family members (27)

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

Summary

  • Strike status
    Likely strike
  • Strike type
    Airstrike
  • Civilian harm reported
    Yes
  • Civilians reported killed
    3 – 20
  • (13 children11 women1 man)
  • Civilians reported injured
    2
  • Cause of injury / death
    Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
  • Airwars civilian harm grading
    Fair
    Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
  • Suspected attacker
    Israeli Military

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Geolocation notes

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

Israeli Military Assessment:

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

Summary

  • Strike status
    Likely strike
  • Strike type
    Airstrike
  • Civilian harm reported
    Yes
  • Civilians reported killed
    3 – 20
  • (13 children11 women1 man)
  • Civilians reported injured
    2
  • Cause of injury / death
    Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
  • Airwars civilian harm grading
    Fair
    Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
  • Suspected attacker
    Israeli Military

Sources (39) [ collapse]

Incident Code

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 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

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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 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

ISPT0324

Incident date

October 18, 2023

Location

المغراقة, Al Mughraqa, Gaza, the Gaza Strip

Geolocation

31.468294, 34.417556 Note: The accuracy of this location is to Town level. Continue to map

Airwars assessment

Three people were reported to have been killed by an alleged Israeli airstrike on the Abdel Salam residence in the Al Mughraqa area of the central Gaza Strip on October 18th, 2023.

While several sources reporting that the home of the Abdel Salem family had been struck, identification details have not been publicly released, and it is unknown whether those killed were members of the family or other, unrelated, civilians.

Airwars has graded this as a single source incident due to only one original source providing details on the incident.

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

The local time of the incident is unknown.

Summary

  • Strike status
    Single source claim
  • Strike type
    Airstrike and/or Artillery
  • Civilian harm reported
    Yes
  • Civilians reported killed
    3
  • Cause of injury / death
    Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
  • Airwars civilian harm grading
    Weak
    Single source claim, though sometimes featuring significant information.
  • Suspected attacker
    Israeli Military

Sources (6) [ collapse]

Geolocation notes

Reports of the incident mention the town of Al Mughraqa (المغراقة), for which the generic coordinates are: 31.468294, 34.417556. 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
    Single source claim
  • Strike type
    Airstrike and/or Artillery
  • Civilian harm reported
    Yes
  • Civilians reported killed
    3
  • Cause of injury / death
    Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
  • Airwars civilian harm grading
    Weak
    Single source claim, though sometimes featuring significant information.
  • Suspected attacker
    Israeli Military

Sources (6) [ collapse]

Incident Code

ISPT0238

Incident date

October 16, 2023

Location

بالقرب المستشفى الأهلي العربي, Vicinity of Arab National Hospital, Gaza, the Gaza Strip

Geolocation

31.505085, 34.461535 Note: The accuracy of this location is to Nearby landmark level. Continue to map

Airwars assessment

On Monday, October 16, 2023, seven civilians were killed, including a journalist of al-Aqsa TV Issam Mohammad Sabhi Bahar, two women and four children, and several others, including an infant, were injured, in an alleged Israeli airstrike on the Bahar family house near the Arab National Hospital in Gaza city.

A Facebook post by Asnaa Adel mourned the death of her relatives and reported the names of the victims: 38-year old Issam Mohammad Sabhi Bahar was killed together with his 33-year old wife Yasmin al-Seqali (Yasmeen Jamal Mahmoud Bahar), their 14-year old son Nizar Rayan Issam Bahar, Issam’s 21-year old sister Hanan Mohammad Bahar, and her three children.

It remains unknown how many people were injured and in what condition they were in. A family relative Iman Ali in his Facebook post shared the images of the wounded children, including an infant Yusra Bahar. He said that the rest of the family members are “injured or missing”.

The Journalists Support Committee condemned the killing of Issam Mohammad Bahar, who worked for the Al Aqsa TV channel, which is run by the Islamist group Hamas which controls the Gaza Strip. The International Federation of Journalists, Watan news and Al Mayadeen also reported about his death. Mohsen Alafranji wrote on the social platform Twitter/X that his fellow journalist was killed along with a number of his family members, as a result of an attack on a house where he was sheltering with his family.

Relatives and journalists left heartfelt tributes on Facebook. M.A. Mohammad Ibrahim described the death of “my friend and brother, the honorable Sheikh Issam Muhammad Bahar, with his wife and son – martyrs as a result of a Zionist bombing. He left for eternal paradise. May God accept you in Paradise,” attaching an image of the middle-aged man in an Islamic prayer hat and white shirt.

The journalist’s cousin, Asmaa Adel, recollected his religious activities too: “We will miss your voice, my cousin, as you give the call to prayer at the mosque and address people 😭😭 We will miss the kind and gentle face of his wife, Yasmine 😭😭 God chose the best people and took them to Him.”

Mustafa Matar wrote about his painful loss in his testimony: “My beloved friend Essam Muhammad Bahar was martyred.. You broke my back, Essam 😢”. The brother-in-law of the killed journalist, Muhammad Jamal Al-Sikali, wrote in his tribute: “The martyrdom of my sister Yasmine, her husband Sheikh Essam Muhammad Bahar, her son Nizar Bahar, and a number of martyrs from the Bahar family.”

Where possible, 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 local time of the incident is unknown.

The victims were named as:

Family members (8)

Issam Mohammad Sabhi Bahar عصام محمد بهار
38 years old male killed Matched to MoH ID 800311797
Yasmin Al Seqali (Yasmeen Jamal Mahmoud Bahar) ياسمين السيقلي
33 years old female killed Matched to MoH ID 802758136
Nizar Rayan Issam Bahar نزار عصام بهار
14 years old male killed Matched to MoH ID 429389133
Hanan Mohammad Sabeh Bahar حنان محمد بهار
21 years old female killed Matched to MoH ID 408127124
Child of Hanan طفل حنان
Child killed
Child of Hanan طفل حنان
Child killed
Child of Hanan طفل حنان
Child killed
Yusra Bahar
Child female injured

Summary

  • Strike status
    Likely strike
  • Strike type
    Airstrike
  • Civilian infrastructure
    Residential building
  • Civilian harm reported
    Yes
  • Civilians reported killed
    7
  • (4 children2 women1 journalist)
  • Civilians reported injured
    2–3
  • 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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    Source: @ShehabAgency

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    Source: Iman Ali

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    Source: Iman Ali

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    Source: Iman Ali

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    Source: M.A. Mohammed Ibrahim

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    Source: @mostafajuha

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    Source: Wattan.net news

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    Source: Journalistsupport.net news

Geolocation notes

Reports of the incident mention the vicinity of the Arab National Hospital (المستشفى الاهلي العربي), for which the generic coordinates are: 31.505085, 34.461535. 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
    7
  • (4 children2 women1 journalist)
  • Civilians reported injured
    2–3
  • 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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