At least 12 people were killed across Gaza over two days, including six police officers in a strike on a Jabaliya police station and three family members in central Gaza on Wednesday.
Israel said police sites are legitimate targets when used for military activity and claimed four of the slain officers were Hamas militants, but it provided no evidence for the Jabaliya strike.
The U.N. human rights office said Gaza police had been attacked at least a dozen times in 2026 and warned the pattern suggested Israeli forces may not be distinguishing police from fighters.
The violence has persisted despite an October ceasefire that sharply reduced fighting but has still been followed by 1,123 deaths in Gaza; five Israeli soldiers have also been killed since then.
With the US-backed peace deal stalled and violence persisting, is the Gaza ceasefire now meaningless?
As Gaza's infrastructure crumbles and aid is blocked, what is the breaking point for total humanitarian collapse?
With simultaneous conflicts in Gaza, Lebanon, and Iran, is a wider Middle East war now unavoidable?
Gaza Under Fire: Israeli Strikes on Police Posts and the Breakdown of the 2025 Ceasefire
Overview
On July 14, 2026, an Israeli bombardment struck a Hamas-run police station in the Jabalia refugee camp, resulting in several deaths and sparking strong community reactions during the victims’ funerals in Gaza City. This attack took place amid ongoing tensions and repeated ceasefire violations, with Hamas blaming Israel’s actions for hindering progress on the U.S.-backed Gaza peace plan. The strike highlights the fragile security situation and the difficulties in maintaining stability, as targeting law enforcement infrastructure further undermines order and deepens the cycle of violence in the region.