Eight Palestinians killed in Gaza strikes, including five police officers
Eight Palestinians died in Israeli attacks on Sunday, among them five on‑duty police officers in Khan Younis and a child in Gaza City. The strikes also wounded several civilians, with a two‑year‑old girl shot in the head and a father and his four‑year‑old son killed in Gaza City. Since the ceasefire began on 10 Oct 2025, at least 75 policemen and more than 1,500 civilians have been killed, while Palestinian authorities claim the overall death toll exceeds 74,000.
Key facts
- Eight Palestinians killed, including five police officers, in Sunday strikes.
- Five police officers died in a western Khan Younis strike.
- Three civilians, including a father and his four‑year‑old son, killed in Gaza City.
- A two‑year‑old girl injured in Khan Younis, condition moderate.
- Since 10 Oct 2025 ceasefire, at least 75 policemen and over 1,500 civilians killed.
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Why it matters
The casualties highlight the escalating civilian toll amid the ongoing ceasefire.
What changed
First published from Al Jazeera English, Middle East Eye, The Straits Times, Anadolu Agency and Al-Monitor