Israeli strike kills Gaza police women's chief and officers

An Israeli airstrike targeted the police headquarters in Gaza City on Thursday, killing the chief of the women’s police division along with several other officers. The strike, reported by local authorities and confirmed by the Palestinian Ministry of Health, resulted in multiple fatalities and injuries among the building’s staff. Israeli officials said the operation was aimed at neutralizing militants they claim were using the facility for command and control, though they did not provide further details about the specific targets.

The incident adds to the escalating violence in the densely populated enclave, where clashes between Israeli forces and Hamas-affiliated groups have intensified over the past weeks. Humanitarian agencies have warned that repeated attacks on security installations risk further civilian casualties and strain already limited medical resources. International observers called for restraint and an immediate investigation into the strike’s compliance with international humanitarian law.