Palestinian International Organization for Peace and Human Rights
September 15, 2026
Date of incident: September 11, 2026
Details of the incident
The information published in the report issued on 15 September 2026 shows an incident that occurred on 11 September 2026. Iman Muhammad Abu Shalouf, 25 years old, and her seven-month-old fetus died as a result of a gunshot wound to the mother’s head while she was in a tent in the Taba Al-Rayyan camp in Al-Mawasi.
Human reflection
The repercussions of this incident extend far beyond the description of injuries and deaths; families are forced to cope with the loss of security in their surroundings. The incident highlights the compounded impact of attacks on pregnant women, unborn children, and the security of displacement camps.
Protecting pregnant women
Pregnant women need medical and humanitarian protection that ensures their safety and access to care without fear or interruption. Infection during pregnancy can have direct consequences for both the mother and her unborn child.
Follow-up and fairness
Regarding the incident of “the death of Iman Abu Shalouf and her unborn child after she was injured inside a tent”, an effective response requires respecting the dignity of the victims and not publishing additional unnecessary personal details, while keeping the field open for an impartial investigation.
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