Israel kills 2 police officers in Gaza

Israeli occupation forces targeted a police unit in Deir Al-Balah, killing two officers and wounding five others. The attack occurred while officers were working to maintain order and prevent chaos in the war-torn region, Quds News Network reported yesterday.

The Ministry of Interior confirmed the deaths of Captain Murid Mohammed Farajallah and Lieutenant Younis Mohammed Al-Masharfa. The ministry condemned the deliberate attack on law enforcement, adding that Israel’s actions align with efforts to destabilise Gaza.

The ministry vowed to continue its mission despite the losses. It also urged the international community to pressure Israel to stop targeting police forces, which are considered civilian protection services under international law.

The attack on the police unit was part of a broader wave of Israeli air strikes that killed at least 70 people yesterday.

A strike on an UNRWA clinic in Jabalia killed 22 people, including 16 children and elderly residents. Air strikes in Khan Yunis and Rafah killed 32 more. Additional attacks in central Gaza and Gaza City left several others dead, including a civilian shot by Israeli occupation forces in Shuja’iya.

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