Razan Yahya Jamal Abu Ighbit

Their life

Name: Razan Yahya Jamal Abu Ighbit
Age: 3 years old
Date of Martyrdom: 23 October 2024
Address: Jabalia Camp, Gaza Strip
Circumstances of Martyrdom: Razan was killed when an Israeli occupation aircraft targeted the Abu Ighbit family home in Jabalia Camp, which was sheltering several displaced persons. The attack occurred without prior warning or notice, resulting in her death along with several other martyrs.

Razan Yahya Jamal Abu Ighbit was a young child living in the Jabalia Camp, one of the largest and most densely populated refugee camps in the Gaza Strip. At just three years old, Razan’s life was tragically cut short on October 23, 2024, during a sudden and devastating airstrike by Israeli occupation forces.

The Abu Ighbit family home had become a shelter for displaced persons, reflecting the widespread humanitarian crisis caused by ongoing conflict and displacement in Gaza. The airstrike came without any prior warning or evacuation notice, demonstrating the perilous conditions faced daily by civilians in the area.

Razan’s death represents the tragic reality for countless children in Gaza, who face unimaginable risks in their own homes due to the violent clashes. Her story is a somber reminder of the human cost of the conflict, particularly on the youngest and most vulnerable.

Despite her very young age, Razan’s life and death are a poignant symbol of the urgent need for peace and protection of civilians, especially children, in conflict zones. The loss experienced by her family and community echoes the grief felt across Gaza and beyond, as the toll on innocent lives continues to rise.

How they died

She tragically lost her life in an Israeli airstrike on her family's home in Jabalia Camp, Gaza, on October 23, 2024.

Razan Yahya Jamal Abu Ighbit was a 3-year-old girl who tragically lost her life in an Israeli airstrike on her family's home in Jabalia Camp, Gaza, on October 23, 2024. The attack targeted a house that was sheltering displaced persons, including Razan and her family, without prior warning. As a result, Razan and several others were killed in the strike .

Why we remember them

This record exists so that Razan Yahya Jamal Abu Ighbit, and all who are named in this archive, are never reduced to a number.

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