Palestinian International Organization for Peace and Human Rights

September 22, 2026

Date of incident: September 16, 2026

Details of the incident

The information published in the report issued on 22 September 2026 shows an incident that occurred on 16 September 2026. A tent inside the Al-Wafa camp near the Yarmouk Stadium in Gaza was targeted by shelling, injuring 12 people; Ahmed Bazhat Al-Shaer, 36, later died from his injuries.

Human reflection

The repercussions of this incident extend far beyond the description of injuries or deaths; families are forced to cope with a profound sense of insecurity in their surroundings. Mass casualties in displacement camps can overwhelm the limited capacity of local emergency centers.

Safety of accommodation

The protection afforded to displaced civilians must be respected wherever they seek refuge. Families’ choice of tents in response to displacement or the destruction of their homes does not change their legal status, nor does it transform temporary accommodations into legitimate targets simply because of their proximity to areas of military operations.

Follow-up and fairness

Regarding the incident of “the killing of Ahmed Al-Shaer after he was injured in a tent in Al-Wafa camp”, an independent investigation into the circumstances of the incident, the preservation of available evidence, and the provision of remedies to those affected remain essential elements of any responsible response.

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