The head of the Hamas-led police force in northern Gaza was killed by an Israeli air strike, according to Al Jazeera, as Gaza's Interior Ministry accused Israel of deliberately targeting police personnel.
Key facts
- The head of the Hamas-led police in northern Gaza was killed in an Israeli air strike.
- Four other Palestinians were also killed in Israeli air strikes.
- A policeman died from wounds sustained the previous week.
- Gaza's Interior Ministry says Israel is targeting police personnel to spread chaos.
The head of the Hamas-led police force in northern Gaza was killed in an Israeli air strike, according to Al Jazeera. The strike is the latest in a series of Israeli operations affecting Gaza’s police personnel.
Alongside the police chief, four other Palestinians were killed by Israeli air strikes, the outlet reported. A policeman also died from wounds he had sustained the previous week.
Gaza’s Interior Ministry said Israel is deliberately targeting police personnel, accusing it of seeking to spread chaos in the Gaza Strip, according to Al Jazeera.
The reported killings underscore continuing hostilities in northern Gaza, where police and other personnel have been among those affected by ongoing Israeli strikes.
The available reporting does not provide additional details on the identity of the police chief, the exact location of the strikes or an Israeli response to the Interior Ministry’s accusations.
Why it matters
The killing of a senior figure in Gaza's police force highlights the toll of ongoing Israeli strikes on those responsible for internal order in the territory. Gaza's Interior Ministry frames such attacks as an effort to destabilize the Strip, raising questions about civilian security and governance amid continued conflict.
Frequently asked questions
Who was killed in the Israeli strike?
According to Al Jazeera, the head of the Hamas-led police force in northern Gaza was killed in an Israeli air strike.
How many other people were killed?
Four other Palestinians were killed by Israeli air strikes, and a policeman died from wounds sustained the previous week, according to Al Jazeera.
What has Gaza's Interior Ministry said about the strikes?
Gaza's Interior Ministry says Israel is targeting police personnel with the aim of spreading chaos in the Gaza Strip.