Saturday, 25 Apr, 2026
Published: April 25, 2026, 02:38 PM
12 killed in Gaza as Israel targets police! Photo: Collected
Israeli military forces continued their relentless bombardment of the besieged Gaza Strip on Friday, killing at least 12 Palestinians in multiple strikes that appeared to specifically target local law enforcement.
According to a report by Al Jazeera citing medical sources on the ground, the attacks occurred despite ongoing discussions regarding a potential ceasefire. The latest wave of violence has once again highlighted the systematic targeting of civil security infrastructure in the enclave.
The most lethal incident took place in the southern city of Khan Younis, where an Israeli airstrike hit a police vehicle in a crowded area. Officials confirmed that at least eight people lost their lives in this single attack, including three civilians who happened to be nearby.
Eyewitnesses described a scene of chaos as bystanders rushed to help the injured amidst the wreckage. In a separate incident in Gaza City, two additional police officers were killed in a targeted strike. Furthermore, an attack on a residential home in Beit Lahiya, located in northern Gaza, claimed the lives of two more civilians, bringing the day’s confirmed death toll to 12.
The Gaza Ministry of Interior issued a stern statement following the attacks, calling for urgent international intervention to stop the targeting of local security forces.
The ministry clarified that the police officers in Khan Younis were responding to a domestic conflict to maintain order when they were struck. They emphasized that the civil police force is essential for providing daily services to the population and ensuring the safe passage of aid. The statement argued that the international community`s silence regarding attacks on police personnel is essentially a form of complicity that encourages further violations of international law.
Government officials in Gaza also alleged that the Israeli military is deliberately fostering a state of anarchy within the territory. By eliminating police presence, the ministry claims Israel is creating a vacuum that allows criminal gangs to thrive, which directly impacts the distribution of humanitarian aid.
Since October 2023, security personnel guarding aid convoys have been repeatedly targeted, leading to widespread looting and exacerbating the severe food shortage facing the population. The ministry reiterated that there is no legal justification for killing civil servants who are not involved in active military operations.
The current situation in Gaza remains dire as medical facilities struggle to cope with the influx of casualties. Rescue workers and local volunteers spent much of Friday digging through debris to recover the bodies of the deceased and search for any survivors. As the conflict drags into its third year, the repeated targeting of civil infrastructure continues to complicate any efforts toward stabilizing the region.
For the families of the victims, this latest round of airstrikes is another painful chapter in an ongoing humanitarian catastrophe that shows no signs of abating.
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