Israeli strike on police post in north Gaza kills seven, officials say
Summary
An Israeli air strike hit a police post run by Hamas in northern Gaza, killing at least seven people, including a senior officer. Both Israeli and Palestinian sources reported more deaths from recent strikes and ongoing clashes despite a ceasefire.Key Facts
- The strike targeted a Hamas-run police post near a market in the Jabalia area of northern Gaza.
- At least seven people died in the strike, including Colonel Mohammed Marwan Salem, the head of the local police station.
- The Israeli military said it targeted "terrorists" and confirmed the strike.
- Additional Israeli fire killed two more people in southern Gaza, including a 10-year-old boy in Rafah.
- The ceasefire between Israel and Hamas began in October 2023 but has seen frequent violations from both sides.
- Since October, Gaza’s health ministry reports over 1,100 Palestinians killed by Israeli fire.
- Israel reports four of its soldiers have died from attacks by Palestinians during the same period.
- The conflict started after Hamas attacked southern Israel in October 2023, killing about 1,200 people and taking 251 hostages.
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