Palestinian International Organization for Peace and Human Rights

September 25, 2026

Date of incident: September 24, 2026

Details of the incident

The information published in the report issued on September 25, 2026, shows an incident that occurred on September 24, 2026. Five people were injured as a result of shelling near the Al-Abdawi supermarket in central Khan Younis, and Hassan Takrim Al-Batata, 42, later died from his injuries.

Human reflection

The direct harm extends beyond the victims to the residents who use the same place daily. Attacks occurring near food establishments put shoppers and local workers at serious risk.

Food security

Access to food and the services that enable it is a fundamental right. The risks increase when food preparation points, shopping areas, or the people working in food provision are harmed, disrupting families’ access to their daily needs.

Follow-up and fairness

Regarding the incident of “Hassan al-Batata’s death following a bombing near a shop in Khan Yunis”, an effective response requires respecting the dignity of the victims and not publishing unnecessary additional personal details, while keeping the field open for an impartial investigation.

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