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Israeli strike kills colonel in Gaza police force, say Palestinian medics

Israeli strike kills colonel in Gaza police force, say Palestinian medics

Summary

A senior Palestinian police colonel, Naseem al-Kalazani, was killed in an Israeli air strike in Gaza. The attack also wounded at least 17 people and came amid ongoing violence despite a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas.

Key Facts

  • Naseem al-Kalazani was a colonel in Gaza’s police and led the anti-drug force in Khan Younis.
  • He was killed in a targeted Israeli strike on his vehicle near al-Mawasi in southern Gaza.
  • At least 17 others were wounded in the attack.
  • Additional Israeli strikes killed at least three Palestinians in Gaza City on the same day.
  • A ceasefire brokered by the United States began in October but violence has continued.
  • Since the ceasefire, over 830 Palestinians and 4 Israeli soldiers have been killed.
  • Hamas and Israel blame each other for ceasefire violations and ongoing attacks.
  • Humanitarian conditions in Gaza remain poor despite a slight increase in aid delivery.
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