Two killed in Israeli strikes on Gaza, including senior police official, as Israel claims targeting Hamas commander.
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An Israeli drone strike in Khan Younis killed two people on Thursday, including a senior police official in Gaza city, medical sources confirmed. The first strike hit two people riding a motorcycle in western Khan Younis, killing one and wounding the other, according to medics cited by The National. Israel’s military claimed it struck a Hamas commander who was planning an attack on its troops, though this assertion could not be independently verified.
The attack marks another in a series of deadly strikes on Gaza as Israel continues its military operations in the territory. The death of a senior police official represents a significant targeting, as police personnel have been repeatedly hit throughout the conflict. The Israeli military’s characterization of the target as a Hamas commander contrasts with Palestinian medical reports identifying one of the dead as a police official.
This strike occurs amid ongoing tensions and operations that have produced massive civilian casualties in Gaza over the past years. Israel has faced international criticism for its targeting practices, including strikes that have killed journalists, aid workers, and civilian officials. The UN and international courts have repeatedly documented violations including disproportionate attacks and failure to distinguish civilians from combatants.