Medical officials in Gaza report that Israeli aircraft targeted two Hamas police checkpoints in the southern city of Khan Younis, resulting in the deaths of six Palestinians, including a young girl.
According to local health authorities, the attacks claimed the lives of three police officers and three civilians, with four additional people sustaining injuries. The strikes occurred on Friday despite an ongoing U.S.-mediated ceasefire agreement that has been in effect for more than five months.
Israeli military officials have not yet provided a response regarding these latest attacks. Local health officials report that Israeli forces have killed more than 680 Palestinians in Gaza since the November ceasefire agreement with Hamas took effect.
The death toll since fighting began in October 2023 has exceeded 72,000 people. Israel is currently engaged in military operations against Iran with U.S. support, while also conducting a separate campaign against Hezbollah that includes ground operations in southern Lebanon.
Fighting continues in Gaza despite the ceasefire arrangement and Israel’s ongoing conflict with Iran. Palestinian health authorities report that Israeli forces have killed at least 50 Palestinians since the Iran conflict started one month ago.
