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Incident: INC-20240121-5odkdh2s
Date
2024-01-21
Report Deaths
1
Analyzed: 1 / 1
Breakdown: 1 men • 0 women • 0 children
Strike Type
Airstrike
Target Type
Unknown
City
Deir al-Balah
District
Unknown
Region
Central
Mapped Persons
1

Incident Media

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Quotes

The martyrdom of Yusuf Khatab, an official of the Islamic Association in the Central Governorate, after he was targeted by reconnaissance aircraft.
https://t.me/hamza20300/205865
Martyr Youssef Awni Khattab Abu Karim His brother says: He was our eldest brother and was like a father, friend, and brother to us. His nickname among us was "Youssef," like his dear brother. He was martyred facing the enemy, not turning his back, on January 21, 2024, east of Deir al-Balah.
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1FpYQmw1i6/

Combatant Main Images

Yousef Aoni Awad Khatab
Yousef Aoni Awad Khatab

Combatants / Political Leaders (1)

Yousef Aoni Awad Khatab

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Yousef Aoni Awad Khatab
National ID
802378000
Name (Arabic)
يوسف عوني عواد خطاب
Age
34
Sex
M
Annotation
Status Combatant Leader Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ)
Civil Role
Teacher
Civil Role Group
Education & Academia
Command Level
Brigade Functional Commander
Brigade
Central Brigade
Military Wing
Al-Quds Brigades (Palestinian Islamic Jihad)
Military Unit
Artillery Corps
Assessment
Telegram
"Martyr Commander/ Youssef Awni Khattab (Commander of the Artillery Corps - Central Brigade)"
Facebook
"Martyr Youssef Awni Khattab Abu Karim His brother says: He was our eldest brother and was like a father, friend, and brother to us. His nickname among us was "Youssef," like his dear brother. He was martyred facing the enemy, not turning his back, on January 21, 2024, east of Deir al-Balah."
Telegram
"The school administration and the social committee organized a ceremony to honor the virtuous and persistent teacher, Youssef Aouni, for his distinguished and blessed efforts made during his tenure in the school."
Yousef Aoni Awad Khatab media

Co-fatalities (0)

No non-combatant or collateral persons mapped.

Sources

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Summary / Notes

No incident summary recorded.

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