Israeli Occupation Massacres – Testimonies of the Brutality of the Aggression
The massacres committed by the Israeli occupation against the Palestinian people are not merely numbers; they are painful human stories and innocent lives lost brutally. On this page, we document these massacres to preserve our collective memory and to convey to the world the reality of the oppression and crimes against humanity. We are here to assert that justice remains our demand and that the sacrifices of our martyrs will not be in vain.
Abu Samra Family Massacre
On October 25, 2024, Israeli occupation aircraft targeted the home of Abu Samra family in Beit Lahia refugee camp, northern Gaza, without prior warning. The attack resulted in the martyrdom of 11 individuals:
- Bassam Ismail Mahmoud Abu Samra (55 years)
- Amal Fadel Mahmoud Abu Samra (50 years)
- Osama Bassam Ismail Abu Samra (26 years)
- Ahmad Bassam Ismail Abu Samra (25 years)
- Child Mohammad Bassam Ismail Abu Samra (16 years)
- Child Abdel Qader Mohammad Abdel Qader Abu Samra (16 years)
- Samar Bassam Ismail Abu Samra (20 years)
- Dana Bassam Ismail Abu Samra
- Dima Bassam Ismail Abu Samra
- Rami Jamil Mohammad Hanouna (43 years)
- Islam Saeed Mohammad Hanouna “Al-Mabhouh” (34 years)
Child Razan Arafat Barbakh
Israeli occupation artillery targeted the displacement site of child Razan Arafat Barbakh’s family in Rafah governorate, resulting in severe injuries and the amputation of both her legs. Due to the closure of the crossing, restriction on medicine supplies, and prohibition on patients traveling abroad for treatment, Razan succumbed to her injuries on November 3, 2024.
Targeting of Abu Mesbeh Family Home
On December 30, 2023, Israeli occupation aircraft bombed the home of the Abu Mesbeh family in Deir al-Balah, central Gaza. The attack resulted in the martyrdom of 45 individuals and left dozens injured, who were transported to Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital in Deir Al-Balah for medical treatment. The bombing caused widespread devastation, further escalating the humanitarian crisis in the region.
Bombing of Yassin Building
On May 11, 2024, Israeli occupation aircraft bombed Yassin Building near Al-Saleheen Mosque in Al-Sabra neighborhood, Gaza City. The attack resulted in the martyrdom of 3 individuals and several injuries. The martyrs were identified as “Nabil Khail,” “Yahya Nabil Khail,” and “Hussam Al-Dahshan.” Emergency responders retrieved the bodies of the martyrs while medical teams attended to the injured.
Mawasi Khan Yunis Camps Massacre (13/7/2024)
On July 13, 2024, Israeli occupation aircraft bombed the displaced persons’ tents in Mawasi, Khan Yunis, with several rockets. The attack resulted in the martyrdom of 71 individuals and left 289 others injured, including many with serious injuries. This area, home to thousands of displaced people, was considered a safe zone for civilians. The massacre intensified the suffering of those already displaced, adding to the ongoing humanitarian crisis.
Bombing of a Civilian Vehicle Inside Al-Shifa Medical Complex
On November 10, 2023, Israeli occupation warplanes targeted a civilian vehicle in the parking lot of Al-Shifa Medical Complex. The attack resulted in the martyrdom of two individuals and left several others injured, exacerbating the already dire situation at the medical facility.
Dozens of Martyrs – Khan Yunis
On December 28, 2023, Israeli occupation aircraft committed a massacre by bombing civilians’ homes in Khan Yunis, southern Gaza. The attack resulted in the martyrdom of dozens of individuals from families of “Abu Misbah,” “Al-Amouri,” “Al-Baghdadi,” and “Qannun,” further deepening the devastation and loss of life in the region.