This section documents the massacres targeting Palestinian families, where homes were destroyed on top of their inhabitants, killing all or most of the family members. These crimes represent a clear violation of the Fourth Geneva Convention, which prohibits targeting civilians and emphasizes the protection of families from violence and mass killings. They also constitute a blatant violation of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, which guarantees the right to life and personal safety for every individual. The 1977 Additional Protocol I reinforces the protection of families from indiscriminate attacks, and the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court criminalizes any acts of genocide or targeting of families as part of crimes against humanity.
Abdel Ghafour family massacre
On March 11, 2024, the Israeli occupation aircraft committed a massacre against Abdel Ghafour family in Al-Qarara, Khan Yunis. They fired artillery shells at the displaced persons’ tents in the area, as a result of this attack, dozens of martyrs and injured individuals were recovered.
Al-Ai family massacre
On March 21, 2024, Israeli occupation aircraft committed a massacre against Al-Ai family in Al-Mashahara Street, Gaza City. They targeted a residential building belonging to Al-Ai family, as a result of this attack, dozens of martyrs and injured individuals were recovered, most of whom were women and children.
Al-Tabatibi family massacre
On April 14, 2024, Israeli occupation aircraft committed a massacre against Al-Tabatibi family in Al-Daraj area of Gaza City. They targeted a five-story residential building belonging to the Al-Tabatibi family, resulting in the martyrdom of 36 victims, most of whom were women and children.
Al-Dhdouh family massacre
On October 25, 2023, Israeli occupation aircraft committed a massacre against Al-Dhdouh family by targeting their home in southern Wadi Gaza. This assault on a residence housing several civilians resulted in the martyrdom of more than 13 members of the Al-Dhdouh family. The victims are:
- Mahmoud Wael Hamdan Al-Dhdouh
- Sham Wael Hamdan Al-Dhdouh
- Mayar Mohamed Amin Al-Dhdouh
- Malik Mohamed Amin Al-Dhdouh
- Mais Mohamed Amin Al-Dhdouh
- Majd Mohamed Amin Al-Dhdouh
- Hadeer Jaber Shaaban Al-Dhdouh
- Ayman Jaber Shaaban Al-Dhdouh
- Amina Shaaban Ibrahim Al-Dhdouh
- Nada Shaaban Ibrahim Al-Dhdouh
- Amina Shaaban Jaber Al-Dhdouh
- Adam Majdy Jaber Al-Dhdouh
- Hamza Wael Hamdan Al-Dhdouh (January 7, 2024)