Massacres against civilians are considered a flagrant violation of international humanitarian law, and the Fourth Geneva Convention prohibits targeting civilians or endangering their lives and safety during armed conflicts. International agreements, including the 1977 Additional Protocol I, require states and combatants to distinguish between military objectives and civilians, criminalizing any deliberate attack or assault on civilians. Article 27 of the Geneva Convention mandates that civilians must be protected at all times from acts of violence, and their lives, physical, or mental integrity must not be violated, including through violence, assault, murder, or torture.
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.