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.
Al-Shaer family massacre 22/02/2024
Israeli occupation aircraft targeted the house of the Al-Shaer family in the Khirbet Al-Adas area, east of Rafah City, leading to the recovery of 4 victims. Identified victims:
- Abdullah Anwar Khalil Al-Shaer (19 years old)
- Siraj Hilal Anwar Al-Shaer (9 years old)
- Wajihah Salim Jumaa Al-Shaer (56 years old)
Dardouna family massacre
On 15/10/2023, Israeli occupation aircraft bombed the house of the Dardouna family in Jabalia Camp, north of the Gaza Strip, resulting in the martyrdom of ten family members.
- Sharif Mohammed Eid Dardouna (42 years old)
- Dardouna Mohammed Saleh Dardouna (21 years old)
- Ghalia Sharif Mohammed Eid Dardouna (14 years old)
- Souma Mohammed Eid Dardouna Kanaan (39 years old)
- Mohammed Nidal Mohammed Saleh Dardouna (3 years old)
- Talal Mohammed Saleh Dardouna (19 years old)
- Fatima Mohammed Hussein Dardouna (68 years old)
