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31 October 2023 Jabalia refugee camp airstrike
Part of the 2023 Israel–Hamas war
TypeAirstrike
Location
Jabalia refugee camp, Gaza strip
Date31 October 2023
Executed by Israel Defense Forces
Casualties50+ killed

On 31 October 2023, the Jabaliya refugee camp was attacked by Israeli fighter jets,[1] killing at least 47 people. More than a hundred people were reported missing beneath the rubble.[2] The Gaza Interior Ministry stated the camp had been "completely destroyed," with preliminary estimates of about 400 wounded or dead.[3] IDF spokesperson Daniel Hagari confirmed that Israeli fighter jets attacked the refugee camp,[4] and claimed that the attack killed Ibrahim Biari, a key leader of the October 7 attacks, as well as killing dozens of militants in a "vast underground tunnel complex" beneath the camp that Biari was commanding operations from.[5]

Attack

The director for civil defense in Gaza told al Jazeera that Israel dropped six US-made bombs in the area.[6] Pictures of the aftermath showed several large craters amid destroyed buildings.[7] The New York Times quoted an analyst who said the damage appeared consistent with Joint Direct Attack Munitions that Israel uses.[8]

According to IDF officials, Israel targeted the space between buildings in order to destroy an underground tunnel complex. However, the collapse of the tunnel network caused the collapse of the foundations of nearby buildings causing them to collapse in turn.[9]

In 2023, the refugee camp had a population of 116,000.[8]

Casualties

The Gaza Ministry of Health initially reported 50 people were killed and 150 injured.[7] The Indonesian Hospital nearby said it received 120 dead bodies, and treated 280 wounded, and the majority were women and children.[7][10] Agence France-Presse's footage showed 47 dead bodies being pulled out from the rubble.[7] The New York Times also confirmed that footage showed that children, some dead, were pulled from the rubble.[8]

Israel's justification

Israel stated that Hamas was "hiding" among the civilian population. It also stated that this operation killed a key Hamas leader.[11] Hamas denied that its commander was targeted in the area.[8] Israel also stated it targeted tunnels and a command center.[12]

Reactions

Al Jazeera reporter Anas Al Shareef was on the scene, stating, "It's a massive massacre. It is hard to count the number of buildings that have been destroyed here."[13] Nebal Farsakh, a spokesperson for the Palestinian Red Crescent described the scene as "absolutely horrific."[14]

Norwegian doctor Mads Gilbert stated, "There is absolutely no doubt that this is a mass murder."[15] Melanie Ward, the chief executive of the UK-nonprofit Medical Aid for Palestinians, stated, "This attack marks a new low and should serve as a wake-up call to world leaders and politicians everywhere. Their meek requests for compliance with international law are being ignored entirely; Israel has instead increased the ferocity of its indiscriminate and disproportionate attacks."[16] Doctors Without Borders condemned the airstrike, stating "Enough is enough!"[17]

Brazilian President Luiz da Silva, tweeted: “For the first time, we are witnessing a war in which the majority of the dead are children … Stop! For the love of God, stop!”[18]

Countries

  • Egypt Egypt condemned the Israeli attack as an indiscriminate attack against civilians.[19]
  • Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia condemned the attack as a violation of international humanitarian law, and deplored the international community's failure to pressure Israel into a ceasefire.[20]
  • United Arab Emirates The United Arab Emirates condemned the Israeli attack and called for an immediate ceasefire.[21]
  • United States The United States, in the immediate aftermath, declined to comment on the attack.[22]

Multi-national organizations

  • Arab League The Arab League deplored the bombing of Jabaliya refugee camp and called for the immediate delivery of aid to the Gaza Strip.[23]

See also

References

  1. ^ Mpoke Bigg, Matthew; Zraick, Karen; Boxerman, Aaron (31 October 2023). "Images of the Jabaliya refugee camp show a large crater and widespread damage". The New York Times. Retrieved 31 October 2023.
  2. ^ "Rescue teams trying to evacuate people from under the rubble". Al Jazeera. Retrieved 31 October 2023.
  3. ^ "Jabalia refugee camp 'completely destroyed'". Al Jazeera. Retrieved 31 October 2023.
  4. ^ "Israel Gaza live news: Dozens reported killed in Gaza refugee camp blast". BBC News. 30 October 2023. Retrieved 2023-10-31.
  5. ^ "Dozens reported killed in Gaza refugee camp blast". BBC News. 30 October 2023. Retrieved 1 November 2023.
  6. ^ "There are reports of a large number of casualties after a blast in the Jabalia refugee camp in northern Gaza".
  7. ^ a b c d David Gritten. "Jabalia: Israel air strike reportedly kills dozens at Gaza refugee camp". BBC News.
  8. ^ a b c d Willis, Haley; Koettl, Christoph; Erden, Bora (31 October 2023). "Videos show a densely populated area of Gaza decimated by Israel's airstrike". New York Times.
  9. ^ "Israel Gaza live news: 'Credible reports' say Rafah crossing may open for wounded Gazans". BBC News. Retrieved 1 November 2023.
  10. ^ "More than 50 killed in Jabalia strike: Indonesian hospital director". Al Jazeera. Retrieved 31 October 2023.
  11. ^ "Israeli airstrikes target Hamas in Jabaliya refugee camp; Gaza officials say civilians killed".
  12. ^ "Israeli military hits Gaza's largest refugee camp".
  13. ^ "Chaotic scenes at Jabalia camp". Al Jazeera. Retrieved 31 October 2023.
  14. ^ "Red Crescent trying to transfer casualties, situations 'absolutely horrific'". Al Jazeera. Retrieved 31 October 2023.
  15. ^ "'Stop this mass killing': Doctor says US and Europe need to step in". Al Jazeera. Retrieved 31 October 2023.
  16. ^ "Jabalia attack 'should be wake-up call' to world leaders, non-profit group says". Al Jazeera. Retrieved 31 October 2023.
  17. ^ "MSF says 'horrified' by Jabalia refugee camp strike". Al Jazeera. Retrieved 31 October 2023.
  18. ^ "South American countries recall ambassadors and cut ties with Israel over war with Hamas". The Guardian.
  19. ^ "Egypt strongly condemns Israeli attack on Jabaliya camp". Egypt Today. October 31, 2023. Retrieved November 1, 2023.
  20. ^ "Saudi Arabia strongly condemns Israeli airstrike on Gaza refugee camp". Arab News. London. October 31, 2023. Retrieved November 1, 2023.
  21. ^ "UAE strongly condemns Israeli attack on Jabalia refugee camp". The National. October 31, 2023. Retrieved November 1, 2023.
  22. ^ Laura King, Nabih Bulos, Tracy Wilkinson (October 31, 2023). "Airstrikes flatten blocks of Gaza refugee camp, bringing rage, grief and a perilous new phase of war". Los Angeles Times. Tel Aviv. Retrieved November 1, 2023.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  23. ^ "AL chief deplores Israeli bombing of Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza". Middle East News Agency. Cairo. October 31, 2023. Retrieved November 1, 2023.
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