Izz Al-Din Al-Qassam Mosque is one of the most prominent religious landmarks in the Nuseirat refugee camp, located in the central Gaza Strip. The mosque is considered one of the oldest and largest in the area, housing libraries, medical clinics, and serving as a center for religious and social activities in the camp.
On April 12, 2024, Israeli occupation aircraft targeted Izz Al-Din Al-Qassam Mosque in Nuseirat refugee camp. Before Fajr prayer, the muezzin was preparing to call for prayer and wake up the residents. However, he received a phone call from a neighbor informing him that the mosque was about to be bombed. He fled and survived, but there was not enough time to warn those inside, including those who were performing ablution. In less than three minutes, the four-story mosque collapsed before his eyes, resulting in its complete destruction and the martyrdom of four people inside. The mosque collapsed, leaving its minaret standing as a testament to the violation of its sanctity.