Six killed in Israeli attacks on police sites in Gaza

At least six Palestinians have been killed in Israeli drone attacks targeting two police posts in the Bureij refugee camp in the central Gaza Strip and the al-Mawasi area in Khan Younis in the south. The attacks occurred overnight into Friday, with medical sources at Nasser Medical Complex in Khan Younis reporting the arrival of four bodies and several wounded individuals following an Israeli military strike on a police checkpoint.

According to Hamas spokesperson Hazem Qassem, the recent attacks reflect “the Zionist occupation’s blatant disregard for mediator efforts” and its complete disregard for the Peace Council. The attacks are part of Israel’s ongoing military operations in Gaza, which have been ongoing since October 10.

In addition to the drone strikes, Israeli forces carried out a series of deadly air strikes targeting police checkpoints in Khan Younis and al Bureij refugee camp. Six police members were killed as a result of these strikes. Al Jazeera’s Tareq Abu Azzoum reported that the timing and location of the attacks are “critically reshaping the whole equation between both sides.”

Meanwhile, Israel has ordered 37 aid groups to halt operations in the occupied territories, citing concerns about Palestinian staff. The organizations have challenged this order in Israel’s Supreme Court, arguing that it could put employees at risk and compromise humanitarian neutrality.

The International NGOs, including Doctors Without Borders and Oxfam, have warned that complying with the order could lead to devastating consequences for Palestinians. Seventeen international NGOs have challenged the order in Israel’s Supreme Court, saying they could be forced to stop operations entirely if the order stands.

Source: Al Jazeera