Israeli Occupation Massacres – Testimonies of the Brutality of the Aggression
The massacres committed by the Israeli occupation against the Palestinian people are not merely numbers; they are painful human stories and innocent lives lost brutally. On this page, we document these massacres to preserve our collective memory and to convey to the world the reality of the oppression and crimes against humanity. We are here to assert that justice remains our demand and that the sacrifices of our martyrs will not be in vain.
Massacre at Al-Zayan Building
On August 18, 2024, Israeli occupation aircraft committed a massacre against civilians by targeting an apartment in Al-Zayan building in Jabalia Camp, north of the Gaza Strip. The attack led to the martyrdom of more than 4 civilians, among them:
- Afifa Dahman
- Mervat Dahman
- Ahmed Tabeel
Massacre at Mustafa Hafez School
On August 20, 2024, Israeli occupation aircraft committed a massacre against displaced civilians by targeting Mustafa Hafez School in Gaza City. The attack resulted in the martyrdom of more than 10 civilians. Ambulance and civil defense crews attempted to retrieve the bodies of the martyrs, but the complete collapse of the building made it difficult to continue recovery efforts, especially amidst a severe lack of equipment and resources. The bodies of the martyrs were badly shattered, with most of the victims being women and children.
Massacre of Awad Family Home
On November 3, 2023, Israeli occupation aircraft committed a massacre against civilians by targeting the home of Awad family in western Khan Younis. The attack resulted in the martyrdom of more than 18 civilians, including:
- Jamal Mohammad Mousa
- Amal Saadallah Abu Khater
- Samar Jamal Mousa
- Leen Mohammad Matar
- Mohammad Ramez Awad
- Mohammad Saleem Baalousha
- Wael Saleem Baalousha
- Samar Abu Mustafa
- Mohammad Al-Agha
- Nada Sameer Baalousha
- Ramez Mohammad Awad
- Khadija Khair Al-Deen Baalousha
- Khalil Omar Khalil Matar
- Malak Al-Saiedi
- Eman Awad
- Mohammad Saleem Mohammad Baalousha
- Mohammad Baalousha
- Asmaa Jamal Mousa
Massacre at an Internet Point
On August 19, 2024, Israeli occupation aircraft committed a massacre against civilians by targeting a group of people gathered near an internet point next to Al-Namsawi Towers in Khan Younis. This attack led to the martyrdom of more than 6 civilians, including:
- Mousa Abdul Rahman Al-Rayati
- Hossam Mahmoud Abu Khalifa
- Tawfiq Issam Al-Khaldi
- Mustafa Mahmoud Hanoon
- Jalal Rafiq Nasser Abu Mustafa
- Khaled Sufyan Al-Ostaz
Al-Baraka Roundabout Massacre
On August 20, 2024, Israeli occupation aircraft targeted a group of civilians near Al-Baraka Roundabout in Deir Al-Balah, located in the central Gaza Strip. The bombing resulted in the martyrdom of more than 10 victims, most of whom were women and children. Among the identified martyrs are:
- Khaled Ahmed Mohammed Al-Louh (55 years old)
- Samir Ahmed Mohammed Al-Louh (56 years old)
- Khalil Azmi Khalil Sarsour (40 years old)
- Sameh Fouad Ibrahim Abu Sharar (53 years old)
- Iyad Omar Abu Meiry
- Child Ismail Mustafa Ismail Shabati (15 years old)
- Child Mohammed Ayman Hani Mushtaha (16 years old)
- Mohammed Jameel Khader Al-Sawalma (45 years old)
- Adel Jameel Mutlaq Abu Ubaid (42 years old)
- Samah Mazid Jilo (45 years old)
- Child Mohammed Wisam Abdullah Abu Aisha
Genocide of Entire Families
Israeli occupation forces have committed acts of genocide, wiping out entire families through targeted bombings and attacks, leading to the complete annihilation of families, including children, women, and the elderly. These tragic massacres have left no survivors in many households, representing a grave humanitarian catastrophe.
Al-Ashqar Family House in Al-Nuseirat Camp
On May 14, 2024, Israeli occupation aircraft bombed a four-story house belonging to Al-Ashqar family in Al-Nuseirat Camp, which housed several displaced family members. The attack flattened the house, resulting in the martyrdom and injury of dozens of children and women. The victims were extracted from under the rubble of the house.