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Israeli Strikes Hit Two Gaza Police Checkpoints, Killing Six, Medics Say
Published by Global Banking & Finance Review®
Posted on March 28, 2026
2 min readLast updated: March 28, 2026
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Quick Summary
Israeli airstrikes targeted two Hamas police checkpoints in Khan Younis, killing six Palestinians—including a child—and wounding four, marking continued violence under a U.S.-brokered ceasefire now over five months old.
At Least Six Killed as Israeli Airstrikes Hit Gaza Police Checkpoints Amid Ceasefire
Israeli Airstrikes and Ongoing Violence in Gaza
Details of the Recent Airstrikes
CAIRO, March 29 (Reuters) - Two Israeli air strikes on two checkpoints of the Hamas-led police force killed at least six Palestinians including a child, local health officials said, in the latest round of violence despite a U.S.-brokered ceasefire that is now more than five months old.
Casualties and Injuries
Medics said Israeli planes attacked two police checkpoints in Khan Younis in the southern Gaza Strip, killing three policemen and three civilians, including a girl, and wounding four others.
Israeli Military Response and Ceasefire Status
Military Statements
The Israeli military did not immediately comment on the recent strikes. The military has killed over 680 Palestinians in Gaza since a ceasefire with Hamas came into effect in November, local health officials say.
Ceasefire Impact and Broader Conflict
Death Toll Since October 2023
More than 72,000 have been killed since the war started in October 2023. Israel is now also waging a war, alongside the U.S., against Iran, and is carrying out a new campaign against Hezbollah in which Israel forces have invaded southern Lebanon.
Continued Violence Amid Ceasefire
Violence in Gaza has persisted despite the ceasefire and amid Israel's war with Iran. Health officials in the territory say at least 50 Palestinians have been killed by Israeli forces since the Iran conflict began a month ago.
Reporting Credits
(Reporting by Nidal al-Mughrabi; Editing by Chizu Nomiyama)
Key Takeaways
- •Six killed—including a child—in Israeli strikes on Gaza police checkpoints in Khan Younis amid fragile ceasefire.
- •The U.S.-brokered Gaza ceasefire has held since November but has not halted ongoing casualties.
- •Broader regional conflict escalates, with Israel now engaged in hostilities against Iran and Hezbollah, intensifying instability.
Frequently Asked Questions about Israeli strikes hit two Gaza police checkpoints, killing six, medics say
1How many Palestinians were killed in the recent Israeli airstrikes in Gaza?
At least six Palestinians, including a child, were killed in Israeli airstrikes on two police checkpoints in Khan Younis, southern Gaza Strip.
2Where did the Israeli strikes take place in Gaza?
The strikes targeted two police checkpoints in Khan Younis, located in the southern Gaza Strip.
3Who were among the victims of the Gaza airstrikes?
The victims included three policemen and three civilians, with at least one of them being a young girl.
4Has violence in Gaza continued despite the ceasefire?
Yes, violence in Gaza has persisted even though a U.S.-brokered ceasefire has been in effect for over five months.
5How many Palestinians have been killed in Gaza since the ceasefire with Hamas began?
Local health officials report that the Israeli military has killed over 680 Palestinians in Gaza since the ceasefire began in November.
