An investigation by the Guardian, ARIJ, and other media outlets has revealed how Israeli snipers killed four members of the Doghmosh family in Gaza City on 22 November 2023. The victims included 19-year-old Salem Doghmosh, who was shot while trying to retrieve the body of his brother Mohammed. Their father, Montasser, was also killed when he attempted to collect his sons' bodies for burial.
The snipers, identified as Daniel Raab from a Chicago suburb and a German national referred to as Daniel G, were part of a unit calling itself refaim (ghost). Raab admitted in a video interview that he shot Salem despite knowing he was unarmed, stating that the reason for his actions did not interest him. The killings were captured on drone footage and later posted online by another soldier.
The investigation found a pattern of Israeli troops targeting unarmed men aged 18-40 in Gaza. Scholars and rights groups have cited such killings as evidence of genocide. The Doghmosh family's tragedy highlights the disregard for civilian life, with Raab justifying the shootings by saying snipers are meant to target anyone, regardless of whether they are armed.
The family had been seeking hospital help when they were shot. The incident occurred on Moneer al-Rayyes Street, where residents believed the area was safe due to the sound of wood chopping. The investigation identified six people shot by snipers that day, with two others injured. Raab and his partner did not respond to requests for comment.
