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Israeli Airstrikes Kill Eight Gaza Police, 13 Civilians

4/26/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Israeli airstrikes on April 24-25 hit Gaza police vehicles, killing eight, including four officers.
The Israeli Defense Forces said the strikes targeted Hamas militants in Gaza City and Khan Younis.
Palestinian health officials said at least 13 civilians, including a pregnant woman and two children, died near Kamal Adwan hospital.
Khalid Al-Tanani said Israeli shells killed his wife and two of his four children in Beit Lahiya without warning.

History

Historical Context

Operation Cast Lead began in December 2008, ended January 2009, killing about 1,400 Palestinians (including 300 children) and destroying roughly 46,000 homes. The war triggered UN Security Council resolutions and the Goldstone report, which accused both Israel and Hamas of war-crime violations. New Israeli strikes in Gaza City and Khan Younis repeat that civilian-harm pattern, reviving UN and donor demands for stronger humanitarian safeguards.

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Story summary

Israeli airstrikes on April 24-25 hit Gaza police vehicles, killing eight, including four officers.
The Israeli Defense Forces said the strikes targeted Hamas militants in Gaza City and Khan Younis.
Palestinian health officials said at least 13 civilians, including a pregnant woman and two children, died near Kamal Adwan hospital.
Khalid Al-Tanani said Israeli shells killed his wife and two of his four children in Beit Lahiya without warning.

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