Israeli airstrikes kill three Palestinians in Gaza, testing fragile ceasefire
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Updated · Reuters · May 10
Israeli airstrikes kill three Palestinians in Gaza, testing fragile ceasefire
11 articles · Updated · Reuters · May 10
Those killed on Sunday included Khan Younis criminal police chief Wessam Abdel-Hadi, his aide and another person in Maghazi refugee camp, while two others were wounded.
Israel's military said it struck militants carrying out suspicious activity and members of an elite Hamas force allegedly preparing imminent attacks on Israeli troops.
Despite the October 2025 US-brokered truce, near-daily violence has continued; Gaza medics say at least 850 Palestinians and Israel says four soldiers have been killed since then.
With a US-backed peace plan stalled, is Gaza spiraling into a state of permanent, managed chaos?
As Israel targets Gaza's police force, who will prevent the total collapse of civil order and public health?
Gaza 2026: Ceasefire Collapse, 851 Dead, and the Deepening Humanitarian Catastrophe
Overview
On May 10, 2026, a major escalation in the southern Gaza Strip saw an Israeli strike destroy a car in Khan Younis, killing two police officers and highlighting the ongoing dangers faced by security personnel. This attack directly challenged the fragile U.S.-brokered ceasefire, which has been repeatedly tested by a pattern of violations. The incident underscores how persistent violence and targeted attacks continue to undermine efforts for peace, fueling instability and deepening the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. The situation remains tense, with each new escalation threatening to unravel the already fragile ceasefire and worsen conditions for civilians.