At least eight Palestinians, including a four-year-old boy and five police officers, were killed in Israeli attacks across the Gaza Strip on Sunday, according to hospital sources and the Hamas-run interior ministry.
Did You Know? According to Gaza’s Ministry of Interior figures cited in reporting by Anadolu, at least 75 policemen have been killed by Israeli fire since the ceasefire took effect on October 10, 2025.
Airstrikes Target Khan Younis and Gaza City
An Israeli airstrike killed five people and wounded several others in al-Mawasi, west of Khan Younis, in southern Gaza on Sunday. According to Gaza’s Ministry of Interior, the strike targeted a number of police officers carrying out their duties. Hani Mahmoud reported from Gaza City that the officers were targeted while doing their jobs. Meanwhile, the Israeli army told the AFP news agency that it was targeting “a terrorist” in southern Gaza.
In northern Gaza, an Israeli airstrike hit Gaza City’s Rimal neighbourhood. Sources at al-Shifa Hospital confirmed that at least three Palestinians, including a four-year-old boy, were killed in that strike. Medics also reported that another person died on Sunday from wounds sustained during a previous attack.
Condemnation and Ceasefire Tensions
Hamas condemned the latest strikes as a “deliberate war crime” and denounced the “horrific massacre” of police officers alongside the bombardment of civilians in Gaza City. In a Sunday statement, the group asserted that targeting police officers aims to obstruct recovery efforts, undermine stability, and sow chaos, adding that international silence emboldens the occupation. The escalation comes despite a US-brokered ceasefire that took effect in October of last year.
Expert Insight: The persistent cycle of strikes and retaliatory accusations highlights the fragility of the truce arrangements. Without an agreed framework for troop withdrawals or disarmament, recurring tactical operations continue to disrupt civilian life and recovery efforts across the enclave.
According to the Gaza Ministry of Health, 1,580 people have been killed in Israeli attacks since the ceasefire began last October. Overall casualty figures since the war started in October 2023 have reached more than 74,000 dead, according to health officials.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which areas of Gaza were hit in Sunday’s attacks?
Sunday’s attacks struck al-Mawasi, west of Khan Younis in southern Gaza, as well as the Rimal neighbourhood in Gaza City.
What justification did the military give for the southern strike?
The Israeli army told the AFP news agency that it was targeting “a terrorist” in the southern part of the enclave.
How many casualties have been recorded since the ceasefire began?
Hospital and health ministry sources report that 1,580 Palestinians have been killed in Israeli attacks since the ceasefire took effect last October.
How will these ongoing ceasefire violations impact future diplomatic efforts to stabilize the region?