Civilian Casualties

Civilian Casualties

Incident date

October 10, 2023

Incident Code

ISPT0082

LOCATION

جباليا, Jabalia, North Gaza, the Gaza Strip

On October 10th, 2023, 22 members of the Ahmed family were reported killed, including seven children, by an alleged Israeli airstrike on their family home in Jabalia camp in the northern Gaza Strip. Initial reporting by @Jales_tinian2 said five people were killed instantly and another eight were found under the rubble. While most sources estimated

Summary

First published
December 1, 2023
Last updated
July 9, 2024
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Airstrike
Civilian infrastructure
IDP or refugee camp, Residential building
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
22
(8 children5 women2 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
22 named
Names matched with MoH IDs
12
Geolocation
Town
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Incident date

October 12, 2023

Incident Code

ISPT0135

LOCATION

شارع العودة, Al Awda Street, North Gaza, the Gaza Strip

On the afternoon of October 12th 2023, an alleged Israeli airstrike hit several houses in Jabalia in northern Gaza, killing between 55 and 63 civilians, including up to 24 children, and injuring at least six others, including a child. One Islamic Jihad leader was also reportedly killed, and many of the other individuals killed in

Summary

First published
December 1, 2023
Last updated
July 23, 2024
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Airstrike
Civilian infrastructure
Residential building
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
55 – 63
(24 children)
Civilians reported injured
6
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 belligerents
Suspected target
Palestinian Forces
Named victims
50 named, 1 familiy identified
Names matched with MoH IDs
26
Geolocation
Exact location (via Airwars)
Belligerents reported killed
1
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Incident date

October 12, 2023

Incident Code

ISPT0149

LOCATION

برج G6، أبراج مدينة حمد, Tower G6, Hamad Town Towers, Khan Younis, the Gaza Strip

During the evening of Thursday, October 12th 2023, up to four Palestinian civilians, including a four-month old girl, were killed and from eight to 25 civilians were injured as a result of an alleged Israeli airstrike on a residential apartment building in the Hamad Towers in the town of Hamad, in Khan Yunis in the

Summary

First published
December 1, 2023
Last updated
July 9, 2024
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Airstrike
Civilian infrastructure
Residential building
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
3 – 4
(1 child2 men)
Civilians reported injured
8–25
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
Geolocation
Exact location (via Airwars)
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Incident date

October 12, 2023

Incident Code

ISPT0166

LOCATION

قرب مسجد عمر بن الخطاب, Vicinity of Omar bin Al Khattab Mosque, Gaza, the Gaza Strip

At dawn on Friday, October 12th 2023, four civilians were reportedly killed and a number of civilians injured in an alleged Israeli airstrike on the Sobeih family home located near the Omar bin Al-Khattab Mosque in the al-Dahdouh area in Tal al-Hawa, west of Gaza city in the Gaza Strip. Further details about the identity

Summary

First published
December 1, 2023
Last updated
July 9, 2024
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Airstrike
Civilian infrastructure
Residential building
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
4
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.
Geolocation
Nearby landmark
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Incident date

October 11, 2023

Incident Code

ISPT0110

LOCATION

معان, Ma’an, Khan Younis, the Gaza Strip

In the afternoon/evening of Wednesday, October 11th 2023, an alleged Israeli airstrike on a residential house located in Ma’an, east of the town of Khan Younis in the Gaza Strip, killed a young woman and a child and injured between four and 10 other civilians, including the woman’s husband. Initially Amad news reported that one

Summary

First published
December 1, 2023
Last updated
July 9, 2024
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Airstrike
Civilian infrastructure
Residential building
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
2
(1 child1 woman)
Civilians reported injured
4–10
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
3 named, 1 familiy identified
Names matched with MoH IDs
2
Geolocation
Neighbourhood/area
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Incident date

October 12, 2023

Incident Code

ISPT0154

LOCATION

معن, Ma’an, Khan Younis, the Gaza Strip

On October 12th 2023 it was reported that at least three civilians were killed and two others were injured at the Aslih family home in Ma’an in Khan Yunis, south of the Gaza strip. The bombardment was allegedly a result of Israeli aircrafts according to multiple sources. Osama Fathi posted that his uncle Salah Khalil

Summary

First published
December 1, 2023
Last updated
July 9, 2024
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Airstrike
Civilian infrastructure
Residential building
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
3 – 4
(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 belligerent
Israeli Military
Named victims
3 named
Names matched with MoH IDs
3
Geolocation
Neighbourhood/area
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Incident date

October 12, 2023

Incident Code

ISPT0168

LOCATION

مخيم النصيرات, Nuseirat camp, Gaza, the Gaza Strip

During the evening of Thursday, October 12, 2023, an alleged Israeli airstrike on the Aqal family home located in the Nuseirat camp, central Gaza Strip, resulted in the death of one civilian. Al-Mayadeen news covered the incident, stating that a “martyr was recovered from the home of the Aqal family”, with Wattan news reporting that

Summary

First published
December 1, 2023
Last updated
July 9, 2024
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Airstrike
Civilian infrastructure
Residential building
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
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.
Geolocation
Town
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Incident date

October 12, 2023

Incident Code

ISPT0173

LOCATION

جوار مسجد البحبسة, Vicinity of Al Bahabsa Mosque, Rafah, the Gaza Strip

On October 12th 2023, it was reported that at least nine civilians, including at least one young child, were killed and up to ten others injured after an alleged airstrike on the Al-Zimili family home, east of Rafah. Where sources identified the belligerent, all sources attributed the strikes to Israeli forces. Manal Al-Zamili was reportedly

Summary

First published
December 1, 2023
Last updated
July 9, 2024
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Airstrike
Civilian infrastructure
Residential building
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
9
(1 child3 women5 men)
Civilians reported injured
2–10
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.
Named victims
9 named, 1 familiy identified
Names matched with MoH IDs
8
Geolocation
Exact location (via Airwars)
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Incident date

October 9, 2023

Incident Code

ISPT0050

LOCATION

بير النعجة, Bir Al Najah, North Gaza, the Gaza Strip

On Monday, October 9th 2023, 18 civilians, all members of the Abu Obaid family, including at least seven children and seven women, were reported killed by an alleged Israeli airstrike on their home in the Bir al-Naja area west of the Jabalia refugee camp, northern Gaza Strip. Two combatants were also reported killed, also members

Summary

First published
December 1, 2023
Last updated
July 19, 2024
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Airstrike
Civilian infrastructure
IDP or refugee camp, Residential building
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
18
(7–8 children7 women3 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
18 named, 1 familiy identified
Names matched with MoH IDs
9
Geolocation
Neighbourhood/area
Belligerents reported killed
2
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Incident date

October 12, 2023

Incident Code

ISPT0144

LOCATION

شارع الحجة, Al Hoja Street, North Gaza, the Gaza Strip

On October 12th 2023, at least 15 and up to 25 civilians were killed and at least 25 others were wounded in an alleged Israeli airstrike on the Halawa family home in Al-Hoja Street in the centre of Jabalia camp, located in the Gaza Strip. The incident was reported on by local Twitter/X and Facebook

Summary

First published
December 1, 2023
Last updated
July 9, 2024
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Airstrike
Civilian infrastructure
Residential building
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
14 – 25
Civilians reported injured
25
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
Geolocation
Street
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Incident date

October 11, 2023

Incident Code

ISPT0111

LOCATION

مخيم خان يونس, Khan Younis camp, Khan Younis, the Gaza Strip

On Wednesday, October 11th 2023, an alleged Israeli airstrike killed between eight and 12 civilians, including four children, in a strike on the Abu al-Rish family house. The house was reportedly destroyed, while neighbouring homes in the center of the Khan Younis Camp, were severely damaged. In addition to the children the attack, which according

Summary

First published
December 1, 2023
Last updated
July 9, 2024
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Airstrike
Civilian infrastructure
Residential building
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
8 – 14
(4 children5 women1 man)
Civilians reported injured
2–24
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
10 named, 2 families identified
Names matched with MoH IDs
2
Geolocation
Town
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Incident date

October 12, 2023

Incident Code

ISPT0155

LOCATION

مخيم النصيرات 2, Al Nuseirat Camp 2, Deir Al Balah, the Gaza Strip

On October 12th 2023, at approximately 3:30 PM, an alleged Israeli airstrike hit the Kafina family house in Camp 2 of the Nuseirat refugee camp in central Gaza, killing a child named Hussain Muhammed Kafina (14), and a child named Anas Abu Zarqa (13). Additionally, Safa News, Alalam News, and Shehab Agency all reported that

Summary

First published
December 1, 2023
Last updated
July 9, 2024
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Airstrike
Civilian infrastructure
IDP or refugee camp, Residential building
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
2
(2 children)
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
2 named
Names matched with MoH IDs
2
Geolocation
Exact location (via Airwars)
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Incident date

October 10, 2023

Incident Code

ISPT0096

LOCATION

جوار مسجد ابو سليم, Vicinity of Abu Saleem mosque, Deir Al Balah, the Gaza Strip

On October 10, 2023, 18 civilians, including five children and three women, were killed and 23 others were injured in an alleged Israeli airstrike on the al-Najjar family house in Deir Balah in the central Gaza Strip. Amnesty International found that US-made munitions were likely used in the strike, which Amnesty called “unlawful”. In a

Summary

First published
December 1, 2023
Last updated
July 9, 2024
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Airstrike
Civilian infrastructure
Residential building
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
18
(5 children3 women9 men)
Civilians reported injured
23
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
18 named, 1 familiy identified
Names matched with MoH IDs
16
Geolocation
Exact location (via Airwars)
Belligerents reported killed
1
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Incident date

October 10, 2023

Incident Code

ISPT0092

LOCATION

الأمل, Al Amal, Khan Younis, the Gaza Strip

At least seven people from three generations of the Awad family were killed and seven others were injured when the Awad family’s five-storey home, in the Al-Amal neighborhood of western Khan Yunis, in the south of the Gaza Strip, was reportedly bombed by an Israeli military aircraft on Tuesday, October 10th 2023. Al-Ahram News reported

Summary

First published
December 1, 2023
Last updated
July 9, 2024
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Airstrike
Civilian infrastructure
Residential building
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
7
(3 children3 women1 man)
Civilians reported injured
7
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
2
Geolocation
Exact location (via Airwars)
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Incident date

October 9, 2023

Incident Code

ISPT0065

LOCATION

مسجد سليم, Salim Mosque, North Gaza, the Gaza Strip

On Monday, October 9, 2023, an alleged Israeli airstrike (or a series of airstrikes) in the al-Manshiya area of the town of in Beit Lahia in the northern Gaza Strip led to the destruction of the homes of the Salman/Mulsim family near the Salim Abu Muslim Mosque, and the Abu Odeh family near the Kamal

Summary

First published
December 1, 2023
Last updated
July 9, 2024
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Airstrike
Civilian infrastructure
Residential building
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
0 – 2
Civilians reported injured
0–2
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
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Incident date

October 11, 2023

Incident Code

ISPT0115

LOCATION

المغني, Al Mughni, Deir Al Balah, the Gaza Strip

During the evening of Wednesday, October 11th, 2023, thirteen civilians across three generations of the extended Baraka family were killed and others were wounded in an alleged Israeli airstrike that destroyed the multi-storey family home in the Al-Mughni area, east of Deir al-Balah. The victims of the attack included at least six children, five women

Summary

First published
December 1, 2023
Last updated
July 23, 2024
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Airstrike
Civilian infrastructure
Residential building
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
13
(6 children5 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.
Suspected belligerent
Israeli Military
Named victims
13 named, 1 familiy identified
Names matched with MoH IDs
8
Geolocation
Town
View Incident

Incident date

November 8, 2023

Incident Code

ISPT0984a

LOCATION

محيط شارع الصناعة, Vicinity of Al Sinaa Street, Gaza, the Gaza Strip

On November 8, 2023, two brothers – Muhammad Azmi al Rayees and engineer Muayyad Azmi al Rayees, as well as their cousin Fares Faza al Rayees, were killed by an alleged Israeli airstrike while trying to recover the body of their brother Dr. Maisara Al Rayees from the rubble of the Al Rayees family house in

Summary

First published
December 1, 2023
Last updated
July 9, 2024
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Airstrike
Civilian infrastructure
Residential building
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
3
(2 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
3 named, 1 familiy identified
Geolocation
Nearby landmark
View Incident

Incident date

October 13, 2023

Incident Code

ISPT0174

LOCATION

غزة, Gaza city, Gaza, the Gaza Strip

On the evening of Friday, October 13th 2023, the comedian, blogger, artist, journalist and activist Ali Nisman, aged 35, was killed in an alleged Israeli airstrike on Gaza City. News sources including LBC news, Safa news, Roya news and Wattan news as well as Facebook and Twitter/X accounts reported the killing of Ali Nisman in

Summary

First published
December 1, 2023
Last updated
July 9, 2024
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Airstrike
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
Geolocation
City
View Incident

Incident date

October 9, 2023

Incident Code

ISPT0067

LOCATION

مسجد القبة, Vicinity of Al Qubba Mosque, Khan Younis, the Gaza Strip

During the evening of Monday, October 9th, 2023, an alleged Israeli airstrike struck the three-story Qannan family home located near the Al-Qubba Mosque in the Al-Mawasi area of the town of Khan Yunis, Gaza strip, killing up to 10 members of the family, including five children and three women, one of whom was pregnant. According

Summary

First published
December 1, 2023
Last updated
July 9, 2024
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Airstrike
Civilian infrastructure
Residential building
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
8 – 10
(5 children3 women2–3 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.
Suspected belligerent
Israeli Military
Named victims
10 named, 1 familiy identified
Names matched with MoH IDs
9
Geolocation
Nearby landmark
View Incident

Incident date

October 12, 2023

Incident Code

ISPT0156

LOCATION

بالقرب من مدرسة الفلاح, Vicinity of Al Falah school, Gaza, the Gaza Strip

On October 12th 2023, a house belonging to the Al-Balaawi family in the Al-Zaytoun neighbourhood in southern Gaza City was hit by an alleged Israeli airstrike reportedly killing at least nine civilians and injuring an unknown number of others. Facebook posts from family members of the deceased identify Souad Abdullah Abu Jahl, her daughter Fedaa Al-Balaawi,

Summary

First published
December 1, 2023
Last updated
July 19, 2024
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Airstrike
Civilian infrastructure
Religious Institution, Residential building, School
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
9 – 13
(3–4 children4 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.
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
6 named, 1 familiy identified
Names matched with MoH IDs
4
Geolocation
Nearby landmark
View Incident

Incident date

October 9, 2023

Incident Code

ISPT0056

LOCATION

بيت لاهيا, Beit Lahia, North Gaza, the Gaza Strip

On the evening of October 9th, 2023, up to 15 members of the al-Madhoun family, including two women and eleven children, were killed as a result of an alleged Israeli airstrike on the al-Madhoun family home located behind the Golden Hall in the Americana area west to the town of Beit Lahyia in the northern

Summary

First published
December 1, 2023
Last updated
July 19, 2024
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Airstrike
Civilian infrastructure
Residential building
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
15
(11 children1–2 women2 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
Healthcare
Impact on services or infrastructure relating to education, health or food supply. See methodology note for details.
Suspected belligerent
Israeli Military
Named victims
15 named, 1 familiy identified
Names matched with MoH IDs
7
Geolocation
Town
View Incident

Incident date

October 9, 2023

Incident Code

ISPT0074

LOCATION

منزل عبدالله ابو سيف, House of Abdullah Abu Saif, the Gaza Strip

On October 9th, 2023, at approximately 11:30 PM, Abdullah Ahmed Abu Saif was killed in an alleged Israeli strike on his house that happened without prior warning, according to the local sources. Twitter/X user @16_gouda shared video footage of a destroyed house on his account. Mahmoud Abu Youssef confirmed his brother’s passing on Facebook, writing that

Summary

First published
December 1, 2023
Last updated
July 9, 2024
Strike status
Single source claim
Strike type
Airstrike
Civilian infrastructure
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
Geolocation
View Incident

Incident date

October 12, 2023

Incident Code

ISPT0146

LOCATION

مسجد الشافعي, Al Shafi’i Mosque, Khan Younis, the Gaza Strip

On October 12, 2023, 15 civilians were reported injured by an alleged Israeli airstrike on the Abu Rizqa/Abu Zarqa home in Khan Younis. No other details were available about the victims and their condition. @ShehabAgency tweeted that 15 people were injured in the Abu Rizqa family home near al-Shafi’i mosque in Khan Yunis in the

Summary

First published
December 1, 2023
Last updated
July 9, 2024
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Airstrike
Civilian infrastructure
Residential building
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
Unknown
Civilians reported injured
15
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.
Geolocation
Nearby landmark
View Incident

Incident date

October 10, 2023

Incident Code

ISPT0102l

LOCATION

الهضبة, Al Hadba, Deir Al Balah, the Gaza Strip

At least one child was killed and two others were injured after an alleged Israeli airstrike on a home in the al-Hadba neighborhood of the central Gaza Strip on October 10th, 2023. The girl who was killed, 13 year old Aseel Hassan, is the daughter of a Dr. Diaa Hassan and Umm Hamza. The post

Summary

First published
December 1, 2023
Last updated
July 9, 2024
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Airstrike
Civilian infrastructure
Residential building
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
1
(1 child)
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 belligerents
Named victims
3 named, 1 familiy identified
Names matched with MoH IDs
1
Geolocation
Neighbourhood/area
View Incident

Incident date

October 19, 2023

Incident Code

ISPT0372

LOCATION

محيط كنيسة القديس برفيريوس, Vicinity of Saint Porphyrius Church, Gaza, the Gaza Strip

On October 19th 2023, at around 8:30 pm, a declared Israeli strike hit a building adjacent to the centuries-old Greek Orthodox St. Porphyrius Church on Omar Al-Mukhtar Street, in Gaza city. The blast destroyed parts of the church complex where hundreds of displaced civilians were reportedly taking shelter. Airwars identified the names of at least

Summary

First published
December 1, 2023
Last updated
July 9, 2024
Strike status
Declared strike
Strike type
Airstrike
Civilian infrastructure
Religious Institution
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
23 – 27
(10 children8–10 women5–7 men)
Civilians reported injured
18–24
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,Healthcare
Impact on services or infrastructure relating to education, health or food supply. See methodology note for details.
Known belligerent
Israeli Military
Known target
Palestinian Forces
Named victims
26 named, 3 families identified
Names matched with MoH IDs
15
Geolocation
Exact location (via Airwars)
View Incident

Incident date

October 12, 2023

Incident Code

ISPT0147

LOCATION

دوار البركة, Al Baraka roundabout, Deir Al Balah, the Gaza Strip

On the morning of October 12, 2023, an Israeli airstrike allegedly hit a residential building on Jaffa Street, close to the Al-Baraka roundabout in central Deir Al-Balah. Sources, including Shehab News Agency and social media sources, reported 14 injuries resulting from the strike. According to the Facebook user Khaled Abdel Rahman, the home belonged to

Summary

First published
December 1, 2023
Last updated
July 9, 2024
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Airstrike
Civilian infrastructure
Residential building
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
Unknown
Civilians reported injured
14
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.
Geolocation
Nearby landmark
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Incident date

October 10, 2023

Incident Code

ISPT0102m

LOCATION

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

On October 10th, 2023, at least 14 people were killed, including five children and two women, while three others were injured after an alleged Israeli airstrike hit the Qadeeh residence in the Abasan area east of Khan Yunis. Those killed and injured were members of the Qadeeh family: Rajab Qadeeh (69 years old) was killed

Summary

First published
December 1, 2023
Last updated
July 9, 2024
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Airstrike
Civilian infrastructure
Residential building
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
14 – 50
(5 children2 women7 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 belligerent
Israeli Military
Named victims
15 named, 1 familiy identified
Names matched with MoH IDs
11
Geolocation
Exact location (via Airwars)
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Incident date

October 12, 2023

Incident Code

ISPT0158

LOCATION

الفَخّاري, Al Fokhari, Khan Younis, the Gaza Strip

On October 12th, 2023, an alleged Israeli bombing in Al-Fokhari, east of Khan Yunis, killed Muhammad Mustafa Al Hassi, a 45 year old civilian and resident of the Al Shoka area in Rafah, the southern Gaza strip. A correspondent from Shehab News reported Muhammad Mustafa Al Hassi died after he was hit by Israeli airstrikes.

Summary

First published
December 1, 2023
Last updated
July 9, 2024
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Airstrike
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
Geolocation
Neighbourhood/area
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Incident date

October 8, 2023

Incident Code

ISPT0032

LOCATION

جوار مسجد عبد العزام, Vicinity of Abdel Azzam Mosque, North Gaza, the Gaza Strip

On October 8th 2023, at around 12:30pm, the Al Zaneen family house located near Abdel Azzam Mosque in Izbet Beit Hanoun, in the northern Gaza Strip, was allegedly bombed by an Israeli warplane. At least 21 members of the large Al Zaneen family were killed across three generations: 66-year old Jamil Hassan Muhammad Al Zaneen

Summary

First published
December 1, 2023
Last updated
July 12, 2024
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Airstrike
Civilian infrastructure
Residential building
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
21 – 22
(12 children5 women4–5 men)
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
22 named, 1 familiy identified
Names matched with MoH IDs
19
Geolocation
Exact location (via Airwars)
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Incident date

October 11, 2023

Incident Code

ISPT0104

LOCATION

الحساينة, Al Hasayna, Deir Al Balah, the Gaza Strip

On the night of October 11th 2023, at least 10 members of the Bardawil family were killed and more than 25 others were injured in their home in al-Hasayna area in Nuseirat in the Gaza Strip when it was hit by airstrikes allegedly carried out by the Israeli military. A Facebook post from Kanary Al-Sabah

Summary

First published
December 1, 2023
Last updated
July 9, 2024
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Airstrike
Civilian infrastructure
IDP or refugee camp, Residential building
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
10 – 12
(2 children3 women3 men)
Civilians reported injured
26
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
10 named, 1 familiy identified
Names matched with MoH IDs
9
Geolocation
Neighbourhood/area
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