Gaza police officers killed in Israeli strike despite ceasefire

2026-03-14 - 12:42

Family members gathered in grief near the body of a police officer killed in an Israeli airstrike on a police station in Khan Yunis, Gaza on March 14, 2026. Despite a ceasefire being in place, the attack targeted the police facility, killing two officers and injuring several others, according to local sources. Hospital funeral The bodies of the deceased officers were taken to Nasser Hospital in Khan Yunis for funeral procedures, where mourners gathered to pay their respects. The image captures the ongoing toll of violence in Gaza even amid supposed truce arrangements. Ceasefire violations The strike represents a significant violation of the ceasefire that had been intended to halt hostilities. Police stations, as civilian infrastructure, are generally protected under international humanitarian law, though Israel has previously justified targeting such facilities by claiming they are used by militant groups. Continuing conflict The attack comes as the broader region remains engulfed in the US-Israeli war with Iran, now in its third week, which has killed over 1,300 people in Iran and caused widespread destruction in Israel and Gaza. Despite diplomatic efforts to contain the conflict, violence continues across multiple fronts, with civilians and first responders frequently among the casualties.