As part of the ongoing efforts by the Palestinian Center for Missing and Forcibly Disappeared Persons to document cases of missing individuals and enforced disappearances in the Gaza Strip, the case of young Hasan Hani Radwan has emerged as a deeply concerning incident. There are troubling indicators suggesting he may have been detained, forcibly disappeared, or directly targeted during Israeli military operations in northern Gaza.
Incident Details
According to information documented by the missing person’s family, Hasan Hani Radwan (27 years old), a resident of the Al-Qassasib neighborhood in Jabalia, North Gaza, went missing on June 13, 2025.
The family reported that communication with Hasan was severed on that day. Since then, they have been unable to reach him or obtain any confirmed information regarding his whereabouts or fate. His disappearance occurred while northern Gaza, including Jabalia, was witnessing intensive military operations and a widespread deployment of Israeli forces, raising serious concerns about the circumstances surrounding his disappearance.
Additional Findings
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No Sightings: There have been no documented testimonies or information indicating he was seen after the date of his disappearance.
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Medical Records: His family has not found his name on the lists of martyrs or the wounded in medical facilities or available records.
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Detention Status: As of the date of this report, his name does not appear on the official lists of detainees disclosed by Israeli authorities.
Indicators of Enforced Disappearance or Direct Targeting
The disappearance of Hasan Radwan in an area under active military operations, combined with the total absence of official information, constitutes a worrying pattern. Given that he is not listed among the officially detained, the martyred, or the injured, the possibility of enforced disappearance following detention or direct targeting during military operations cannot be ruled out.
In either case, the continued ambiguity regarding his fate and the failure to disclose his location represents a grave violation of International Humanitarian Law and International Human Rights Law. This necessitates an urgent investigation to uncover the truth and ensure accountability.
Search and Follow-up Efforts
Following Hasan’s disappearance, his family took immediate steps to locate him, inquiring through various humanitarian and legal channels to determine if he was being held by Israeli authorities. To date, they have received no information confirming his location or legal status.
The PCMFD has officially documented the case and is following up as part of its broader efforts to uncover the fate of the disappeared in Gaza, including escalating the case to relevant international bodies.
Fate Unknown
To this day, the fate of Hasan Hani Radwan remains unknown. His family continues to live in a state of constant anxiety and uncertainty. This case reflects a recurring pattern of civilian disappearances during military operations, highlighting the need for urgent international action to reveal the fate of the missing and ensure respect for international law.
