Israel kills Hamas police officials in Gaza strikes

On July 25 and 26, 2024, Israel killed two senior Hamas police officials in Gaza.

The first strike killed Brigadier-General Abdel-Nasser Al-Maqadma, the head of the Hamas-led police force in northern Gaza.

The second strike killed Colonel Wael El-Ledawi, head of the service in central Gaza, and Major Ramez Abu Zraiq.

Israel says these officials were threats, but Hamas says the strikes are to create chaos.

Since a ceasefire in October, over 1,190 Palestinians have been killed by Israeli attacks.

Four Israeli soldiers have also been killed by militants.

The war started when Hamas attacked Israel, killing 1,200 people and taking 250 hostages.

Now, almost all of Gaza's 2 million people live in very bad conditions, mostly in tents or damaged buildings, under Hamas control.