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Israeli Strike Kills at Least Six at Gaza Police Checkpoint, Medics Say
Published by Global Banking & Finance Review®
Posted on April 10, 2026
1 min readLast updated: April 11, 2026
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Quick Summary
An Israeli airstrike struck a police checkpoint in Bureij camp on April 11, killing at least six and injuring several. The victims’ identities were unclear, while Israeli forces have continued targeted operations against Hamas police positions despite a fragile U.S.‑brokered ceasefire.
Israeli Airstrike Kills at Least Six at Gaza Police Checkpoint in Bureij Camp
Details and Context of the Bureij Camp Airstrike
Casualties and Immediate Aftermath
CAIRO, April 11 (Reuters) - An airstrike hit a police checkpoint in Bureij camp in the central Gaza Strip early on Saturday, killing at least six people and injuring several others, medics said.
It was not immediately clear whether all those killed were police members. There was no immediate comment from the Israeli military.
Background on Recent Israeli Strikes
Targeting of Hamas-led Police Forces
A series of Israeli strikes has killed dozens of Hamas-led police force members since October, according to medics and police sources.
Ceasefire Agreement and Ongoing Tensions
Israel and Hamas reached a U.S.-brokered deal last October that was meant to halt violence in the Palestinian territory. Both sides accuse each other of breaching the agreement.
Casualty Figures Since the Agreement
Israeli fire has killed at least 700 Palestinians since the deal was struck, while four Israeli soldiers have been killed by militants in the same period.
(Reporting by Nidal Al-Mughrabi and Hatem Maher; Editing by Sam Holmes)
Key Takeaways
- •At least six killed in Israeli strike on Bureij checkpoint, casualties include unclear mix of police and civilians (Reuters)
- •This follows prior attacks on Gaza police infrastructure—e.g. checkpoints in Khan Younis in late March which killed six including a child (investing.com)
- •Since the October 10 ceasefire, over 660 Palestinians have been killed by Israeli strikes, per Gaza health authorities, and Israel has reported several soldier fatalities (lemonde.fr)
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Frequently Asked Questions about Israeli strike kills at least six at Gaza police checkpoint, medics say
1Where did the Israeli airstrike occur?
The Israeli airstrike hit a police checkpoint in Bureij camp, located in the central Gaza Strip.
2How many people were killed in the Gaza police checkpoint strike?
At least six people were killed according to medics, with several others injured.
3Was it confirmed if all those killed were police members?
It was not immediately clear whether all those killed were police members.
4Has the Israeli military commented on the airstrike?
There was no immediate comment from the Israeli military regarding the incident.
5How many Palestinians have been killed since the October deal?
At least 700 Palestinians have been killed since the deal, according to the article.
