August 2024 Deir al-Balah attacks
| August 2024 Deir al-Balah attacks | |
|---|---|
| Part of the Gaza war and genocide | |
| Location | Az-Zawayda and Nuseirat refugee camp, Deir al-Balah, Gaza Strip |
| Date | 17 August 2024 |
Attack type | Airstrikes and naval strikes |
| Deaths | 34+ Palestinians |
| Injured | Multiple |
| Perpetrator | Israel Defense Forces |
On 17 August 2024, the Israel Defense Forces conducted a series of military attacks on az-Zawayda in Deir al-Balah and in the Nuseirat refugee camp, killing at least 34 people including a family of fifteen. The military strikes and civilian deaths were conducted shortly following the conclusion of ceasefire negotiations in Qatar between Hamas and Israel, mediated by the United States.