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.

Targeting of the Yassin Building
The Israeli occupation warplanes targeted the Yassin building in Al-Sabra neighborhood in Gaza City, without prior warning or notice, resulting in the killing of 4 civilians. The victims who have been identified are:
- Nabil Sharif Deeb Kaheel (64 years old)
- Yahya Nabil Sharif Kaheel (18 years old)
- Mahmoud Ahmed Rajab Al-Dahshan (45 years old)

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.

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.