The shooting took place after the funeral of family relative Ibrahim Shraidi, a Fatah member gunned down by an unknown assailant. The Shraidi's are a large clan in Ain al-Hilweh and members of the family can be found in opposing factions in the camp.
Following the funeral of Ibrahim Shraidi, a Fatah member murdered by an unidentified attacker, a shooting took place.  The Shraidi family, a large clan residing in Ain al-Hilweh, is divided into factions with members present on both sides.