Ahmad Yasser al-Nabahin
Ahmad was killed by an Israeli missile strike that hit his family’s home during an airstrike.
Ahmad Yasser Nimr al-Nabahin died as a result of an Israeli missile strike that hit his family home in the Al-Bureij refugee camp in the central Gaza Strip on the evening of August 7, 2022. The missile explosion caused severe destruction to the house, killing Ahmad, his two siblings, and their father instantly. The attack occurred during a broader three-day Israeli military offensive targeting multiple locations across Gaza. The sudden and devastating strike left the family with no chance to seek shelter or escape, highlighting the lethal impact of indiscriminate airstrikes on civilian homes in densely populated areas.
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Ahmad Yasser Nimr al-Nabahin was a 9-year-old Palestinian boy from Al-Bureij refugee camp in the central Gaza Strip. On August 7, 2022, he was tragically killed in an Israeli missile strike targeting his family home during a military offensive. Ahmad was one of three children from the Nabahin family who died in the attack, alongside his siblings Dalia and Mohammad. Their father, Yasser, a captain in Gaza’s nautical police, was also killed in the strike. Ahmad was remembered by his family as a brave and wise boy, despite his young age.
Ahmad Yasser Nimr al-Nabahin grew up in the Al-Bureij refugee camp, a densely populated area in the central Gaza Strip. As the youngest of several siblings, Ahmad was described by his older brother Bilal as mature beyond his years—“like a little man” and a protective, courageous presence within the family. His father, Yasser, was a respected captain in Gaza’s nautical police and was known for his dedication to protecting his community. The family often spent time together in their garden, a peaceful spot in front of their home where Yasser tended to plants and shared moments with his children. On the evening of August 7, 2022, during an Israeli military offensive that had been ongoing for three days, a missile struck their home at around 7:05 p.m., killing Ahmad, his siblings Dalia (14) and Mohammad (12), and their father. Ahmad’s brother Bilal survived but was injured. This devastating event occurred amid a broader Israeli military campaign across Gaza, which caused widespread destruction and loss of civilia
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On August 7, 2022, Ahmad Yasser Nimr al-Nabahin, aged 9, was tragically killed when Israeli forces fired missiles targeting homes in the Gaza Strip. Ahmad was among 17 Palestinian children who lost their lives during a three-day Israeli military offensive on Gaza from August 5 to 7. The missile strike struck the Nabahin family home in Al-Bureij refugee camp, located in central Gaza, around 7:05 p.m. The explosion claimed the lives of three Palestinian children from the family: 14-year-old Dalia, 12-year-old Mohammad, and 9-year-old Ahmad. Their father, Yasser, also died in the blast, while another sibling, Bilal, sustained moderate injuries. Ahmad, the youngest of the brothers, was remembered by Bilal as wise beyond his years and like a little man or friend. Bilal recalled how Ahmad would always stand up to protect his older brother Mohammad, showing remarkable courage despite his young age. “Even though he was the youngest, he was tougher and braver than all the other brothers,” Bilal said. Their father, Yasser, served as a captain in Gaza’s nautical police and was known for his honorable career and dedication to resisting the occupation, according to Bilal. Outside their home, Yasser maintained a garden where he would spend time with his family, tending to the plants and sitting under the trees. The family’s home was situated east of Al-Bureij Refugee Camp, near the border areas.1 israelpalestinetimeline.org Open source