Al-Shati refugee camp airstrikes
| al-Shati refugee camp airstrikes | |
|---|---|
| Part of the Gaza war | |
| Type | Airstrike |
| Location | 31°31′55.91″N 34°26′43.42″E / 31.5321972°N 34.4453944°E |
| Target | Al-Shati refugee camp |
| Date | 9 and 12 October 2023 |
| Executed by | Israeli Air Force |
| Casualties | 15+ civilians killed |
Location within the Gaza Strip | |
On 9 October 2023, during the Gaza war, the Israel Defense Forces conducted an airstrike on al-Shati refugee camp in the Gaza Strip, destroying four mosques. According to Palestinian media, the attack killed people inside. The camp is Gaza's third-largest refugee camp, with a population of more than 90,000 refugees. A second strike was conducted on 12 October, killing 13 people.