Civilians

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.

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Intense Bombing Around Abu Iskandar Area

Dozens of Martyrs, Including a Ninth month pregnant.

Injured People Being Transported on Animal-Drawn Carts

Testimony of a Man on a Massacre

Dozens of Martyrs, Most of Whom Are Unidentified

Smoke Bombs on Refugee Shelters

On December 8, 2023, Israeli occupation aircraft launched smoke bombs on displaced persons at a shelter center. The attack created further hardship for those already seeking refuge, adding to the chaos and distress of civilians fleeing the violence.

Abuse of Civilians – Captured by Occupation Soldiers

House Bombing on Top of Its Inhabitants in Khan Yunis, South Gaza

Targeting of Journalists’ Vehicle in Rafah

On January 7, 2024, Israeli occupation aircraft targeted a vehicle carrying journalists in Rafah Governorate, resulting in the martyrdom of journalist Hamza Al-Dahdouh and journalist Mustafa Abu Thuraya. The attack highlights the continued targeting of media professionals amid the ongoing violence.