Gaza

Ahmad Yasser Abu ‘Aabed

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December 11, 2018: Ahmad Yasser Sabri Abu ‘Aabed, 4, died from serious wounds he suffered when Israeli soldiers shot him in the eye with an expanding bullet, on Friday, December 7, 2018, east of Khan Younis, in the southern part of the Gaza Strip. The Palestinian Health Ministry said the soldiers shot the child with expanding bullets, one in his eye, and one in his abdomen, causing very serious wounds. Ahmad was rushed to a hospital in Khan Younis, underwent a surgery, and remained in a critical condition at the Intensive Care Unit, until he succumbed to his wounds.

According to a report by Defense for Children International, Ahmad was in his father’s arms around 3:30 p.m. when he was struck by shrapnel as Israeli forces opened fire on protesters in Khan Younis, Gaza Strip, on December 7. Ahmad sustained injuries to his head, chest and abdomen which caused his death.

“Suddenly, I heard the sound of a gunshot fired by one of the soldiers and I heard the sound of something exploding in front of me,” said the child’s father. “At this moment, Ahmad screamed. I looked at Ahmad and found blood coming down from his right eye and chest and his shirt was torn.”

Ahmad was treated at the European hospital in Khan Younis, according to the child’s family. An MRI revealed that shrapnel had entered Ahmad’s brain through his eye. He was held in the intensive care unit until Tuesday, when doctors pronounced him dead.

On Monday, the soldiers shot eleven Palestinians, including one medic, during the 19th weekly 19th protest against the Israeli naval blockade on the coastal Strip.

On the day of Ahmad’s serious injury, Friday December 7, 2018, the 37th Friday of the Great March of Return and Breaking the Siege on Gaza, the soldiers shot 72 Palestinian civilians, including 11 children and 2 paramedics.

Ahmad was from Khan Younis, in the southern part of the Gaza Strip. Source: IMEMC

Eyad Yousef Suleiman

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November 28, 2018: Eyad Yousef Suleiman, 25, died from serious wounds he suffered during the Israeli war on Gaza, in the summer of 2014.

The Ministry of Health said the young man, Eyad Yousef Suleiman, 25, was injured during the extensive Israeli bombardment and shelling, and died from serious complications.

On November 3. 2018, a Palestinian child, identified as Mohammad Nasr al-Reefy, 14, died from serious wounds he suffered on August 21, 2014.

Medical sources said the child suffered injuries and shrapnel all over his body, including a piece in his spine, resulting in quadriplegia and various health complications.

The Israeli missile instantly killed the child’s brother Omar Nasr Ziad ar-Reefy, 4, and their father Nasr Ziad ar-Reefy, 35, in addition to his cousin, Abdullah Tareq ar-Reefy, 7, and Abdullah’s brother Ziad, 13, along with their father, Mohammad Ziad Abed-Rabbo ar-Reefy, 28.

The Al-Mezan Center for Human Rights said the soldiers killed at least 2218 Palestinians during the 51-day Israeli offensive on the coastal region, while dozens later died from their serious wounds.

Around 84% of the slain Palestinians were civilians, including hundreds of children.

Al-Mezan stated that the Israeli bombardment and shelling of Palestinian homes, residential buildings and structures, resulted in wiping out entire families, while dozens of families lost multiple members. According to UN OCHA, 142 families lost 3 members or more in the Israeli attacks.

Eyad was from Jabalia refugee camp, in the northern part of the Gaza Strip. Source: IMEMC

Nawwaf Ahmad al-Attar

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November 14, 2018: Nawwaf Ahmad al-Attar, 20, was shot and killed by Israeli naval forces while fishing on his fishing boat in Palestinian territorial waters, in northern Gaza.

Dr. Ashraf al-Qedra, the spokesperson of the Health Ministry in Gaza, said the navy fired many live rounds at the fishing boats, killing Nawwaf.

The slain fisherman was killed in Palestinian waters, west of Beit Lahia, in northern Gaza. Al-Attar was from al-Atatra area in Beit Lahia.

His death brings the number of Palestinians, killed by Israeli army fire and shells, since last Saturday, to fourteen.

One of them, identified as Akram Yousef Ma’rouf, 29, was killed on Tuesday evening, by a missile fired from an Israeli drone, into the Shaima’ area, in Beit Lahia.

It is worth mentioning that the Palestinian Minister of Public Works and Housing, Mofeed al-Hasayneh, has reported that the Israeli shelling and bombardment in the Gaza Strip, since Sunday, has caused destruction and damage to hundreds of buildings and structures.

He said that eight residential apartment buildings were destroyed, 50 were partially but seriously damaged, and 750 sustained light to moderate damage, and added that most of the targeted buildings are in the Gaza governorate.

The Israeli shells and missiles struck homes, the headquarters of Al-Aqsa TV, Ar-Rahma residential building, Al-Amal Hostel, Palestine Academy for Science and Technology, Ansar Governmental Center, a building owned by al-Yaziji family, in addition to many other buildings, structures and infrastructure sites.

Nawwaf was from the Gaza Strip. Source: IMEMC

Khaled Akram Ma’rouf

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November 13, 2018: Khaled Akram Yousef Ma’rouf, 29, was killed by an Israeli missile in the Shaima’ area, in Beit Lahia.

An Israeli military drone fired, on Tuesday evening, a missile at Palestinians in the Beit Lahia, in the northern part of the Gaza Strip, killing one and wounding two others.  Five Palestinians were also injured in Rafah and Khan Younis.

The dead and wounded were all moved to the Indonesian Hospital in Beit Lahia.

In addition, an Israeli drone fired a missile at Palestinians near the al-‘Aqqad School, east of Rafah, in the southern part of the Gaza Strip, wounding two young men, before they were rushed to Abu Yousef Najjar Hospital in the city.

Furthermore, the army fired missiles at an area which the Army claimed was a center for an armed resistance group in Khan Younis, in the southern part of the Gaza Strip, wounding three Palestinians, and causing damage to the building.

It is worth mentioning that the Palestinian Minister of Public Works and Housing, Mofeed al-Hasayneh, has reported that the Israeli shelling and bombardment in the Gaza Strip, since Sunday, has caused destruction and damage to hundreds of buildings and structures.

He said that eight residential units were destroyed, 50 were partially but seriously damaged, and 750 sustained light to moderate damage, and added that most of the targeted buildings are in the Gaza governorate.

The Israeli shells and missiles struck homes, the headquarters of Al-Aqsa TV, Ar-Rahma residential building, Al-Amal Hostel, Palestine Academy for Science and Technology, Ansar Governmental Center, a building owned by al-Yaziji family, in addition to many other buildings, structures and infrastructure sites.

Also killed on November 13th were Khaled Riyad Ahmad Sultan, 26, who was killed by an Israeli airstrike while working on his own farmland, in the Salateen area, west of Beit Lahia, in northern Gaza, and Mos’ab Hos, 20, who was killed in an Israeli airstrike in Malaka area, east of the Zeitoun neighborhood in Gaza city.

Since Saturday, the Israeli military has killed thirteen Palestinians, and injured dozens, in the Gaza Strip.

Khaled was from Beit Lahia, in the northern part of the Gaza Strip. Source: IMEMC

Khaled Riyad Sultan

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November 13, 2018: Khaled Riyad Ahmad Sultan, 26, was killed by an Israeli airstrike while working on his own farmland, in the Salateen area, west of Beit Lahia, in northern Gaza.

He was one of three Palestinians killed on November 13th by Israeli airstrikes. Dozens of people were injured in a series of air strikes targeting residential buildings, lands and structures, in various parts of the Gaza Strip.

The Israeli missiles severely mutilated the remains of the slain Palestinians, and caused various injuries and burns to at least three others.

Dr. Ashraf al-Qedra, the spokesperson of the Health Ministry in Gaza, said that the soldiers also killed Mos’ab Hos, 20, who was killed in an Israeli airstrike in Malaka area, east of the Zeitoun neighborhood in Gaza city.

Their deaths bring the number of Palestinians, killed by Israeli army and shells in Gaza, in less than two days, to six, while dozens have been injured, some seriously.

Furthermore, the soldiers injured at least two Palestinians after the army fired missiles into an area near a local mosque, east of Rafah, in southern Gaza.

It is worth mentioning that the Israeli army carried out many strikes in several parts of the Gaza Strip, causing excessive property damage, including many buildings and roads.

An Israeli fighter-jet fired missiles into a residential building in the densely-populated ar-Rimal neighborhood, in the center of Gaza city.

The building, owned by members of the al-Yaziji family, was completely leveled to the ground, while many surrounded homes and properties were damaged.

The escalation came hours after the army targeted many residential neighborhoods, and various buildings, including government-run facilities, and a hotel west of Gaza city.

Khaled was from Beit Lahia, in the northern part of the Gaza Strip. Source: IMEMC

Mos’ab Hos

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November 13, 2018: Mos’ab Hos, 20, was killed in an Israeli airstrike in Malaka area, east of the Zeitoun neighborhood in Gaza city.

He was one of three Palestinians killed on November 13th by Israeli airstrikes. Dozens of people were injured in a series of air strikes targeting residential buildings, lands and structures, in various parts of the Gaza Strip.

The Israeli missiles severely mutilated the remains of the slain Palestinians, and caused various injuries and burns to at least three others.

Dr. Ashraf al-Qedra, the spokesperson of the Health Ministry in Gaza, said that the soldiers also killed Khaled Riyad Ahmad Sultan, 26, who working on his own farmland, in the Salateen area, west of Beit Lahia, in northern Gaza, after firing a missile at his land.

Their deaths bring the number of Palestinians, killed by Israeli army and shells in Gaza, in less than two days, to six, while dozens have been injured, some seriously.

Furthermore, the soldiers injured at least two Palestinians after the army fired missiles into an area near a local mosque, east of Rafah, in southern Gaza.

It is worth mentioning that the Israeli army carried out many strikes in several parts of the Gaza Strip, causing excessive property damage, including many buildings and roads.

An Israeli fighter-jet fired missiles into a residential building in the densely-populated ar-Rimal neighborhood, in the center of Gaza city.

The building, owned by members of the al-Yaziji family, was completely leveled to the ground, while many surrounded homes and properties were damaged.

The escalation came hours after the army targeted many residential neighborhoods, and various buildings, including government-run facilities, and a hotel west of Gaza city.

Mo’sab was from Gaza City, in the central part of the Gaza Strip. Source: IMEMC

Hamad Mohammad al-Nahal

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November 12, 2018:  Hamad Mohammad al-Nahal, 23, was killed in an airstrike that targeted the eastern part of Rafah city, in southern Gaza, on a day in which Israel dropped hundreds of bombs in the Gaza Strip, leaving three Palestinians dead, and at least five others wounded.

In addition, Mohammed Zohdi Odeh, 22, and Mohammad Zakariya al-Tatri, 27, were also killed in Israeli airstrikes targeting the northern part of the Strip.

At least five other Palestinians were injured with missile shrapnel during airstrikes which targeted the eastern part of the Deir al-Balah area in central Gaza, where three people were wounded, and the northern part of the town of Beit Lahiya, in the northern Strip, where two people were wounded.

The army also fired missiles at a college in Tal al-Hawa, west of Gaza city, causing excessive damage, in addition to firing missiles into lands in Gaza city, in addition to the central and northern part of the coastal region.

In addition, the Israeli Air Force fired missiles into the Al-Aqsa TV station in Gaza.

The army first fired a “warning missile” into the station, then later fired another missile at it. The TV station broadcast was stopped, but was later restored.

Furthermore, Israeli daily Haaretz said Palestinian fighters in Gaza fired at least 300 shells into Israeli areas, Monday, including an anti-tank missile which seriously injured a soldier, 19 years of age, and mildly wounding the driver, 25, who suffered from “shock.”

It added that ten Israelis were wounded, including a woman and a man, who suffered serious and moderate wounds.

Later in the same day, a Palestinian shell fired into Ashkelon killed a man, who turned out to be a Palestinian worker from Hebron.

Hamad was from Rafah, in the southern part of the Gaza Strip. Source: IMEMC

Mohammed Zohdi Odeh

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November 12, 2018:  Mohammed Zohdi Odeh, 22, was killed by an Israeli airstrike in the northern part of the Gaza Strip, on a day in which Israel dropped hundreds of bombs in the Gaza Strip, leaving three Palestinians dead, and at least five others wounded.

In addition to Mohammad Odeh, Mohammad Zakariya al-Tatri, 27,was also killed in Israeli airstrikes targeting the northern part of the Strip.

Furthermore, Hamad Mohammad al-Nahal, 23, was also killed in an airstrike that targeted the eastern part of Rafah city, in southern Gaza.

At least five other Palestinians were injured with missile shrapnel during airstrikes which targeted the eastern part of the Deir al-Balah area in central Gaza, where three people were wounded, and the northern part of the town of Beit Lahiya, in the northern Strip, where two people were wounded.

The army also fired missiles at a college in Tal al-Hawa, west of Gaza city, causing excessive damage, in addition to firing missiles into lands in Gaza city, in addition to the central and northern part of the coastal region.

In addition, the Israeli Air Force fired missiles into the Al-Aqsa TV station in Gaza.

The army first fired a “warning missile” into the station, then later fired another missile at it. The TV station broadcast was stopped, but was later restored.

Furthermore, Israeli daily Haaretz said Palestinian fighters in Gaza fired at least 300 shells into Israeli areas, Monday, including an anti-tank missile which seriously injured a soldier, 19 years of age, and mildly wounding the driver, 25, who suffered from “shock.”

It added that ten Israelis were wounded, including a woman and a man, who suffered serious and moderate wounds.

Later in the same day, a Palestinian shell fired into Ashkelon killed a man, who turned out to be a Palestinian worker from Hebron.

Mohammad was from the northern part of the Gaza Strip. Source: IMEMC

Mohammad Zakariya al-Tatri

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November 12, 2018: Mohammad Zakariya al-Tatri, 27, was killed by an Israeli airstrike in the northern part of the Gaza Strip, on a day in which Israel dropped hundreds of bombs in the Gaza Strip, leaving three Palestinians dead, and at least five others wounded.

In addition to Mohammad al-Tatri, Mohammed Zohdi Odeh, 22, was also killed in Israeli airstrikes targeting the northern part of the Strip.

Furthermore, Hamad Mohammad al-Nahal, 23, was also killed in an airstrike that targeted the eastern part of Rafah city, in southern Gaza.

At least five other Palestinians were injured with missile shrapnel during airstrikes which targeted the eastern part of the Deir al-Balah area in central Gaza, where three people were wounded, and the northern part of the town of Beit Lahiya, in the northern Strip, where two people were wounded.

The army also fired missiles at a college in Tal al-Hawa, west of Gaza city, causing excessive damage, in addition to firing missiles into lands in Gaza city, in addition to the central and northern part of the coastal region.

In addition, the Israeli Air Force fired missiles into the Al-Aqsa TV station in Gaza.

The army first fired a “warning missile” into the station, then later fired another missile at it. The TV station broadcast was stopped, but was later restored.

Furthermore, Israeli daily Haaretz said Palestinian fighters in Gaza fired at least 300 shells into Israeli areas, Monday, including an anti-tank missile which seriously injured a soldier, 19 years of age, and mildly wounding the driver, 25, who suffered from “shock.”

It added that ten Israelis were wounded, including a woman and a man, who suffered serious and moderate wounds.

Later in the same day, a Palestinian shell fired into Ashkelon killed a man, who turned out to be a Palestinian worker from Hebron.

Mohammad was from the northern part of the Gaza Strip. Source: IMEMC

Omar Naji Musallam Abu Khater

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November 11, 2018: Omar Naji Musallam Abu Khater, 21, was killed by undercover Israeli soldiers who infiltrated into the Gaza Strip dressed as Palestinian civilians to assassinate two senior leaders of the Al-Qassam Brigades, the armed wing of Hamas. The army initiated a series of air strikes, firing missiles and shells to secure the retreat of its undercover soldiers, killing five additional Palestinians.

Hamas fighters exchanged fire with the soldiers killing one of them, Israeli sources have confirmed.

The undercover soldiers were driving a Volkswagen car, and drove towards the home of Noureddin Baraka, in Bani Suheila area in Khan Younis, before stopping near the property, the al-Quds News Agency has confirmed.

Fighters of the Al-Qassam Brigades then noticed the car and began following it, catching up to it near a kindergarten in Abasan al-Kabeera town, and asking the passengers to step out of the vehicle and show their ID cards.

The News Agency added that the undercover soldiers, who were in the backseat of the car, then opened fire at the fighters, after realizing their cover-up had been exposed.

Al-Quds also stated that some of the undercover soldiers were wearing veils, pretending to be women.

The senior fighter, Noureddin Baraka, was instantly killed in the initial shooting, while other fighters called for help, before chasing the car that carried the undercover forces.

The Israeli army, stationed across the perimeter fence, started firing shells at cars and Palestinians who chased the undercover officers’ vehicle, before it crashed against a wall, and then headed toward the perimeter fence.

So far, the Israeli soldier who was killed in the Gaza invasion, has only been identified as Lt. Col. M. The army is still keeping other information classified, but say his family has officially been notified.

The Al-Qassam Brigades said the undercover soldiers who infiltrated into an area, east of the southern Gaza Strip city of Khan Younis, assassinated one of its senior leaders, identified as Noureddin Mohammad Salama Baraka, 37.

The army also fired several shells into lands, east of Khuza’a town, east of Khan Younis, in addition to firing many flares.

In a statement, Al-Qassam said that the “resistance in Gaza will continue to defend the Palestinian people,” and vowed that “the enemy will pay a heavy price for its crime.”

Hamas spokesperson Fawzi Barhoum said in a written statement that “what the resistance is doing in Gaza is honorable and brave, proving its readiness to perform its national duties, and to defend the people.”

He also said that “the cowardice enemy will pay a heavy price for its crime.”

Israeli sources have confirmed that one of its “Special Forces” officers was killed in an exchange of fire, which broke out during the offensive, and that another officer was injured.”

The Palestinians who were killed in the Israeli offensive have been identified as:

  1. Noureddin Mohammad Salama Baraka, 37.
  2. Mohammad Majed Mousa al-Qarra, 23.
  3. Khaled Mohammad Ali Qweider, 29.
  4. Mustafa Hasan Mohammad Abu Odah, 21.
  5. Mahmoud Atallah Misbih, 25.
  6. Ala’eddin Fawzi Mohammad Fseifis, 24.
  7. Omar Naji Musallam Abu Khater, 21.

It is worth mentioning that al-Qarra just got married a few days ago. Both Baraka and al-Qarra are senior leaders of the al-Qassam Brigades.

Following this serious Israeli military escalation, the Israeli army asked the Israeli colonialist settlers living close to the border with Gaza to remain indoors, and closed the Zikim road.

Israeli media source said that, after the army assassinated the fighters, Al-Qassam fired at least ten shells into Israel area, and added that the Iron Done system “intercepted two of them.”

Furthermore, the army issued a statement confirming that no soldiers were abducted during the offensive into Gaza, and declared high alert along the border area.

Omar was from Khan Younis, in southern Gaza. Source: IMEMC