| 4 December 2024 al-Mawasi attack | |
|---|---|
| Part of theGaza war | |
 Israeli bombing of a humanitarian area in Al-Mawasi, Gaza Strip, December 4, 2024 | |
  Al-Mawasi | |
| Location | Al-Mawasi,Khan Yunis,Gaza Strip |
| Date | 4 December 2024 |
Attack type | Airstrikes |
| Deaths | 20+ Palestinians |
| Injured | Several |
| Perpetrator |  Israeli Air Force |
On December 4, 2024, Israeli forces conducted two consecutive air strikes onal-Mawasi, a designated evacuation and humanitarian zone inKhan Yunis Governorate, southernGaza, which had been struck multiple times over the course of theGaza war. The explosions and the resulting fire that engulfed many refugee shelters resulted in multiple civilian casualties, and extensive damage to refugee accommodations.
On 4 December 2024, theIsraeli Air Force executed two sequential strikes on al-Mawasi beginning prior to 19:20PSST. The attacks ignited numerous makeshift tents housingdisplaced civilians, prompting immediate responses fromPalestinian Civil Defence crews who attempted to control the fires while conducting rescue operations. Many displaced civilians were still in their tents when the resulting fire began to spread.[1][2]
The death toll progressively increased throughout the afternoon. Initial reports indicated 20 fatalities, with Civil Defense spokespersons confirming that children were among the victims. The attacks also resulted in dozens of injuries, with medical teams being overwhelmed in treating severely wounded survivors due tolimited medical resources and insufficient staff. As a result, many initial survivors died due tosevere burns or from severe injuries caused by the explosions.[1][2]
The attacks caused severe damage to a wide array of refugee shelters and accommodations, with many being completely destroyed.[1]
