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Israeli Airstrike in Khan Yunis Kills Gaza Police Chief, Aide, and 11 Others Including Children

Jan 2, 2025, 06:52 AM

An Israeli airstrike in the al-Mawasi area of Khan Yunis, southern Gaza, resulted in the deaths of Major General Mahmoud Salah, the Director-General of the civil Police Department in Gaza, and his aide, Brigadier General Hussam Shahwan. The attack, which targeted a tent sheltering displaced families, also killed at least 11 other individuals, including children, and wounded 15 more. The strike occurred early on Thursday, marking a continuation of the ongoing conflict in the region.