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Martyrs
Zino Family Massacre – 27/08/2024
Israeli occupation aircraft targeted the Zino family home on Yafa Street, east of Gaza City. Without prior warning or notice, this resulted in the martyrdom of 7 victims, identified as:
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Abdullah Anwar Rubin Zino (36 years old)
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Zahr Abdul Raouf Mohammed Zino (33 years old)
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Nour Al-Huda Abdullah Anwar Zino (12 years old)
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Marah Abdullah Anwar Zino (10 years old)
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Anas Abdullah Anwar Zino (7 years old)
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Anwar Abdullah Anwar Zino (4 years old)
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Rehab Abdullah Anwar Zino (2 years old)
Kawari Family Massacre – 10/06/2024
Israeli occupation aircraft targeted the Kawari family home near the European Gaza Hospital, southeast of Khan Yunis governorate. Without prior warning or notice, this resulted in the martyrdom of 5 victims, identified as:
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Sami Mohammed Salem Kawari (56 years old)
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Nariman Sami Mohammed Al-Sha’er “Kawari” (34 years old)
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Baraa Sami Mohammed Kawari (16 years old)
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Shadia Emad Suleiman Kawari (19 years old)
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Mirvat Sami Mohammed Kawari (29 years old)
Al-Daya Family Massacre – 23/07/2024
Israeli occupation aircraft targeted the home of the Al-Daya family on Al-Maghrabi Street in Al-Sabra neighborhood, Gaza City, without prior warning or notice, resulting in the death of 9 victims.
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Nidal Youssef Al-Daya and his wife
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Abdelhadi Youssef Ali Al-Daya (26 years old)
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Ahmed Youssef Ali Al-Daya
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Abdeljabbar Youssef Ali Al-Daya
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Wife of Hasan Ali Al-Daya and her daughters
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Lamis Hasan Ali Al-Daya (14 years old)
Izz Al-Din Al-Qassam Mosque – Nuseirat Refugee Camp
Izz Al-Din Al-Qassam Mosque is one of the most prominent religious landmarks in the Nuseirat refugee camp, located in the central Gaza Strip. The mosque is considered one of the oldest and largest in the area, housing libraries, medical clinics, and serving as a center for religious and social activities in the camp.
On April 12, 2024, Israeli occupation aircraft targeted Izz Al-Din Al-Qassam Mosque in Nuseirat refugee camp. Before Fajr prayer, the muezzin was preparing to call for prayer and wake up the residents. However, he received a phone call from a neighbor informing him that the mosque was about to be bombed. He fled and survived, but there was not enough time to warn those inside, including those who were performing ablution. In less than three minutes, the four-story mosque collapsed before his eyes, resulting in its complete destruction and the martyrdom of four people inside. The mosque collapsed, leaving its minaret standing as a testament to the violation of its sanctity.
The Indonesian Hospital
The Indonesian Hospital is the first hospital built during the blockade and closure of the Gaza Strip since 2006. The idea of its establishment emerged following the Israeli aggression of 2008-2009, and its construction began in 2011.
The hospital is located in northern Gaza, in Jabalia Camp – Tel Al-Zaatar, providing services to more than 300,000 citizens, with an average of 250 patients daily.
October 7, 2023: The hospital suffered severe damage following a direct attack and multiple strikes on its surroundings, resulting in the failure of the oxygen station, the martyrdom of one staff member, and injuries among citizens and medical personnel.
October 23, 2023: The hospital experienced a power outage due to the depletion of fuel needed to operate the generators.
October 28, 2023: Israeli occupation aircraft repeatedly targeted the vicinity of the Indonesian Hospital.
November 2, 2023: The Palestinian Ministry of Health in Gaza reported that the main generator of the hospital ceased functioning, causing ventilation systems, the oxygen station, and electricity in inpatient wards to stop, as well as the failure of the mortuary refrigerators.
November 3, 2023: The Israeli forces continued targeting the vicinity of the Indonesian Hospital with aerial bombardment, in conjunction with the use of smoke bombs, causing smoke to spread into the hospital courtyards. The Ministry of Health announced the operation of backup generators due to the failure of the main generators, allowing the continuation of only three critical services while cutting electricity to the rest of the hospital. An attempt was made to provide power for only four hours to oxygen stations, sterilization units, water pumps, and some essential services.
November 7, 2023: The hospital director, Dr. Atef Al-Kahlout, warned of fuel depletion within 24 hours, while Israeli forces continued shelling the hospital’s vicinity.
November 8, 2023: Israeli aircraft heavily bombed the area around the Indonesian Hospital once again.
November 9, 2023: Several wounded individuals and displaced persons inside the hospital sustained injuries due to an intense barrage of fire by Israeli aircraft around the hospital. Dr. Ashraf Al-Qudra, Director of Hospitals in Gaza, reported that 20,000 displaced persons were sheltering inside the hospital.
November 10, 2023: Israeli aircraft conducted further intense bombardments around the hospital.
November 11, 2023: The vicinity of the Indonesian Hospital continued to be targeted with intense fire barrages. Israeli forces also targeted the hospital gate, leading the Ministry of Health to announce a complete halt to surgical operations.
November 16, 2023: The Indonesian Hospital administration declared that the hospital was no longer operational due to capacity limitations.
November 18, 2023: Israeli forces continued shelling the vicinity of the hospital, and a cemetery was established nearby to bury hundreds of martyrs.
November 20, 2023: Israeli tanks surrounded the hospital, deploying snipers near the premises and targeting anyone moving inside. At the time, 700 individuals, including medical staff, patients, and thousands of displaced persons, were inside. Twelve patients and their companions were killed. The Indonesian Hospital was then the only remaining functional hospital in northern Gaza.
November 21, 2023: Israeli aircraft bombed an operating room inside the hospital, while over 60 martyr bodies were found in its courtyard. In coordination with humanitarian agencies, 500 patients were evacuated to hospitals in southern Gaza. Dr. Ashraf Al-Qudra, the Ministry of Health spokesperson, reported that 400 wounded individuals, their companions, 200 medical staff, and 2,000 displaced persons remained trapped inside the hospital.
November 22, 2023: The Israeli army issued an evacuation warning to the hospital administration while continuing its siege.
November 23, 2023: Israeli tanks maintained their siege of the Indonesian Hospital, alongside continuous shelling, causing further damage. With 200 patients and medical staff still inside, evacuation efforts involved placing six to seven patients in a single ambulance while shelling continued against the hospital’s generators and gates.
November 24, 2023: Israeli forces stormed the hospital after days of siege, killing an injured woman and arresting three patients. They withdrew at dawn, rendering the hospital non-operational. This assault occurred just before the temporary truce took effect.
November 25, 2023: The Ministry of Health announced the complete evacuation of the hospital. A nurse reported that Israeli forces conducted terrifying interrogations during their raid.
November 27, 2023: The Ministry confirmed plans to restore operations, beginning with the dialysis unit.
November 30, 2023: The hospital administration rehabilitated the destroyed emergency department.
December 2, 2023: Israeli forces launched a series of airstrikes on the vicinity of the Indonesian Hospital.
December 21, 2023: The Indonesian Emergency Medical Rescue Committee held a conference announcing that Israeli forces had threatened to evacuate the hospital after the truce, converting it into a military base. The committee called for a World Health Organization investigation into this matter.
December 22, 2023: Israeli forces withdrew from the hospital’s vicinity. Dozens of martyr bodies were discovered lying on the ground after the withdrawal of Israeli tanks.
December 25, 2023: Israeli forces bombed the hospital, killing three Palestinians.
April 23, 2024: Israeli forces issued an evacuation order for areas in northern Gaza, including the Indonesian Hospital, as reported by the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, which also noted the presence of displaced persons in the hospital.
April 25, 2024: Israeli forces bombed the vicinity of the hospital, killing three children and injuring two others.
May 8, 2024: Continued aerial bombardment targeted the vicinity of the Indonesian Hospital.
May 11, 2024: Local media sources reported ongoing attacks in the hospital’s vicinity, including the use of smoke bombs.
May 12, 2024: The hospital’s surroundings witnessed continued clashes and Israeli artillery shelling.
May 28, 2024: Local media outlets reported the sound of ongoing clashes near the Indonesian Hospital.
June 1, 2024: A World Health Organization report indicated that the Indonesian Hospital partially resumed operations on this date after Israeli forces withdrew from the area on May 31, despite significant road destruction hindering access.
June 21, 2024: A UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs report stated that the hospital was undergoing rehabilitation and receiving 100 patients daily. A medical delegation from Rahma Worldwide visited the facility.
June 25, 2024: The hospital director, Dr. Marwan Sultan, announced a critical shortage of fuel, medical devices, and equipment.
August 8, 2024: The hospital was included among areas recently placed under evacuation orders.
August 21, 2024: Dr. Marwan Sultan warned of an urgent need for diesel to operate the intensive care unit and surgical operations, cautioning against a looming humanitarian disaster. The Gaza Ministry of Health had earlier stated that fuel supplies across the governorates were sufficient for only 24 hours.
Islamic University of Gaza
The Islamic University of Gaza is an independent academic institution within the higher education system in Palestine. It was established in 1978 and is a member of the Association of Arab Universities, the League of Islamic Universities, the Mediterranean Universities Union, and the International Association of Universities. The university has a partnership with numerous Arab and international universities. The university’s mission is to provide an academic environment for its students that adheres to Islamic values and considers the circumstances and traditions of the Palestinian people. The university strives to allocate all available resources to serve the educational process, placing equal emphasis on practical applications as on theoretical knowledge. Furthermore, it prioritizes the employment of available technological means to support the educational process.
The university is located in the southern Al-Rimal area of Gaza City, approximately one kilometer from the seashore. According to statistics published on the university’s website, the total number of students enrolled at the Islamic University of Gaza is 20,000, spread across various programs and academic degrees.
On October 11, 2023, Israeli occupation aircraft bombed the Islamic University in Gaza City, destroying several of its buildings. Prior of that, The Islamic University released a statement on its official Facebook page, indicating that large portions of the university’s buildings sustained significant damage as a result of the Israeli bombardment that targeted the ministries, government headquarters, and institutions located near the university. The statement further confirmed that the Faculty of Information Technology, the Deanship of Community Service, Continuing Education, and the Faculty of Science buildings sustained extensive damage, including their equipment, laboratories, and furnishings. Additionally, most of the glass windows and facades of the university buildings were shattered.
Abu Shamala Mosque – Rafah
The mosque was named after Mohammed Abu Shamala, a military commander in the Al-Qassam Brigades, who was martyred on 21 August 2014 during an Israeli airstrike that targeted him in Rafah. The mosque serves as an important religious and social center for the residents of the area, where prayers and various religious activities are held.
On 3 May 2024, Israeli occupation aircraft targeted the vicinity of Abu Shamala Mosque in Tel Al-Sultan, west of Rafah City in the southern Gaza Strip, resulting in the partial destruction of the mosque.
Ibn Marwan Mosque – Gaza
The mosque was established in 1371 AD and is one of the famous mosques in Gaza. Ibn Marwan Mosque is located in the Shujaiya neighborhood, on the northeastern edge of Gaza City along Salah al-Din Street. The mosque spans an area of 320 square meters, with Salah al-Din Street bordering it on the eastern side, and a cemetery containing the grave of Sheikh Ali Ibn Marwan on the southern and western sides. This cemetery also bears his name. The mosque dates back to the Mamluk period and is named after Sheikh Ali Ibn Marwan, the owner of the tomb located under the dome attached to the mosque. He passed away in 1315 AD and is believed to be one of the distinguished people from Morocco who settled in Gaza.
The mosque features a wide minaret and a roof covered by nine circular domes, supported by six marble columns adorned with prominent Islamic engravings. The inner courtyard, located on the eastern side of the pulpit, is characterized by intricate decorations and arches. The mosque was first rebuilt and restored in 1325 AD, approximately ten years after the death of Imam Ali Ibn Marwan.
On 10 December 2023, Ibn Marwan Mosque was destroyed during the incursion of Israeli occupation forces into the Shujaiya neighborhood, while the adjacent cemetery was subjected to bulldozing.
Ibn Othman Mosque – Gaza
Ibn Othman Mosque is located in the Shujaiya neighborhood, east of Gaza City. It is the second largest historical mosque after the Great Omar Mosque. The mosque is named after Shihab al-Din Ibn Othman, one of the religious scholars of Gaza. Its construction dates back to the year 1400 AD. The western arcade of the mosque contains the tomb of Prince Yaljha, the ruler of Gaza during the Mamluk Sultan Barquq’s reign, who passed away in 1446 AD.
The residents of the Shujaiya neighborhood refer to this mosque as “The Grand Mosque” due to its large size and its central location in the main market of the neighborhood, which has had a significant impact on their lives throughout the historical periods since its establishment more than 600 years ago.
The mosque, which follows Mamluk architectural style, has an area of 2000 square meters, of which 400 square meters are occupied by its main courtyard. It has two gates that open onto the Shujaiya market.
Israeli occupation aircraft launched several large missiles at Ibn Othman Mosque, located in the heart of the Shujaiya neighborhood, resulting in its complete destruction.
The Great Al-Omari Mosque – Gaza
The Great Al-Omari Mosque is one of the oldest and most prominent mosques in the Gaza Strip. It is located in the heart of Old Gaza, in the Al-Daraj neighborhood. It was established during the era of Caliph Omar Ibn Al-Khattab and is considered the third largest mosque in Palestine.
The oldest section of the mosque was constructed in the basilica style of the Cathedral of Saint John the Baptist in the 12th century AD. It is believed that the mosque was built on the site of the Temple of the god Marna during the Roman period, as well as the Byzantine Church of Eudoxia. The mosque is notable for its inscriptions dating back to the Mamluk and Ottoman eras.
It was named “Al-Omari” in reference to Caliph Omar Ibn Al-Khattab, and “Great” because it is the largest mosque in the Gaza Strip, covering an area of approximately 4,100 square meters. Inside, it houses a library containing numerous historical books and manuscripts. The mosque was built from Kurkar sandstone, and its outer courtyard is adorned with decorations and circular arches. The structure reflects the style of ancient architecture, surrounded by circular arches and centered with elevated domes. It has five gates that open to historic streets and alleyways bearing the legacy of the civilizations that once inhabited Gaza City.
The mosque is distinguished by its towering minaret, adorned with diverse Mamluk-style decorations. The minaret is square-shaped in its lower half and octagonal in its upper half, which consists of four levels.
The mosque was subjected to bombardment by Israeli occupation aircraft, resulting in partial destruction during the aggression on the Gaza Strip. Israel had previously destroyed parts of the mosque during its war on Gaza in 2014.
