Palestinian International Organization for Peace and Human Rights
September 22, 2026
Date of incident: September 21, 2026
Details of the incident
The information published in the report issued on September 22, 2026 shows an incident that occurred on September 21, 2026. Mohsen Ahmed Bahja, 25, died from a gunshot wound he sustained near his tent at Abu Sharikh roundabout, north of Gaza, a few days earlier.
Human reflection
The incident demands attention to the location, time, and individuals present, and specific facts should not be replaced with generalities. The situation places the safety of the areas surrounding the tents and the medical evacuation routes at the forefront of humanitarian imperatives.
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 death of Mohsen Bahjat after being injured near his tent in northern Gaza”, 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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