Gaza City police chief killed as Israel pushes on with deadly strikes

What Happened

On Thursday, an Israeli drone strike killed Colonel Jamal Abu Kamil, the head of the civil police force in Gaza City, on al-Rashid Street. Gaza’s Ministry of Interior reported that the strike involved three missiles and also injured two other individuals. The Israeli military stated it targeted Abu Kamil to remove a threat, alleging he was a Hamas commander, a claim denied by Gaza’s police force, which maintained he was solely committed to police duties. Separately, an Israeli strike in Khan Younis killed one person and critically wounded another on a motorbike, while a strike in Beit Lahiya on Wednesday killed a municipal worker. These actions follow the resumption of Israeli air raids on Wednesday, ending a weeklong pause that occurred after the October 10, 2025, ceasefire agreement.

Key Actors

Why It Matters

The resumption of Israeli air strikes and the rejection of the 15-point peace plan by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu signal a collapse of the recent ceasefire efforts. The targeting of civil police leadership and the continued military operations in Gaza City, Khan Younis, and Beit Lahiya underscore the volatility of the conflict despite international pressure from the United States to implement a peace framework.

Watch For

Monitor for further diplomatic responses from the United States regarding the failure of the 15-point plan and potential escalations in ground operations as Israeli forces maintain their refusal to withdraw from the Gaza Strip.