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Israeli Airstrike Kills Hamas Colonel, Violates Ceasefire

5/7/2026

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An Israeli airstrike killed Hamas police colonel Naseem al-Kalazani near al-Mawasi in western Khan Younis, wounding at least 17 others.
The strike came amid accusations of violating the October 2025 cease-fire, after an earlier Israeli attack in Gaza City’s Al-Zeitoun neighbourhood killed three Palestinians, raising the day’s death toll to four.
Local medics say the cease-fire has caused at least 830 Palestinian deaths, with Israel reporting four of its soldiers killed.

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An Israeli airstrike killed Hamas police colonel Naseem al-Kalazani near al-Mawasi in western Khan Younis, wounding at least 17 others.
The strike came amid accusations of violating the October 2025 cease-fire, after an earlier Israeli attack in Gaza City’s Al-Zeitoun neighbourhood killed three Palestinians, raising the day’s death toll to four.
Local medics say the cease-fire has caused at least 830 Palestinian deaths, with Israel reporting four of its soldiers killed.