Abdul Rahman Abdul Hadi al-Qan
Gunshot wound to the head caused by Israeli naval gunfire
Abdul Rahman Abdul Hadi al-Qan was killed after being shot in the head by live ammunition fired from Israeli naval forces while he was fishing off the southern coast of the Gaza Strip. The gunfire occurred in coastal waters near Khan Yunis and Rafah, during a period when a ceasefire was officially in place. The shot caused catastrophic head injuries, leading to his death at the scene or shortly thereafter. His killing reflects the persistent danger faced by Palestinian fishermen, who remain vulnerable to lethal force despite ceasefire agreements.
Biography
Abdul Rahman Abdul Hadi al-Qan was a 32-year-old Palestinian fisherman from the southern Gaza Strip who earned his livelihood at sea despite longstanding restrictions, danger, and repeated naval attacks. Like many fishermen in Gaza, he worked under constant threat from Israeli naval fire, even during periods officially designated as ceasefires. He was killed while fishing off the southern coast of Gaza, becoming another civilian casualty amid ongoing Israeli ceasefire violations.
Abdul Rahman Abdul Hadi al-Qan was a resident of the southern Gaza Strip and worked as a fisherman, a profession that has long been heavily restricted and targeted by Israeli naval forces. Palestinian fishermen routinely face gunfire, arrests, and confiscation of boats, even within areas they are nominally permitted to access.
On Sunday morning, while Abdul Rahman was fishing off the coast of Khan Yunis and Rafah, Israeli naval forces opened fire. He was shot in the head, sustaining fatal injuries. Medical sources confirmed his death, and his body was transferred to Nasser Hospital in Khan Yunis. His killing occurred despite the ceasefire agreement that came into effect on October 10, 2025, and was cited by local and medical sources as part of a wider pattern of continued Israeli violations at sea.
Sources & References
Three Palestinians, including boy, killed in latest Israeli ceasefire violation1 newarab.com Open source
Death of 3 Palestinians, including a boy, and injury of others in Gaza2 alquds.com Open source
Israel kills more Palestinian civilians in Gaza amid ceasefire violations3 ansarollah.com.ye Open source