Three Palestinian policemen were killed and two others wounded in an Israeli airstrike in the Matahen area, south of the city of Deir al-Balah, according to the al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital. The policemen were in a vehicle securing aid when they were targeted. Additionally, in the Bureij refugee camp, an Israeli strike on an apartment resulted in the death of a child.
The incident adds to the escalating violence in the region, with tensions already running high following recent clashes between Israeli forces and Palestinian protesters in Jerusalem. The Israeli military has stated that these airstrikes are in response to rocket attacks from the Gaza Strip.
The Palestinian Ministry of Health has condemned the attack, labeling it a violation of international law and calling for the international community to intervene. The ministry has called for an immediate cessation of hostilities and for the protection of civilians in the besieged Gaza Strip.
The latest violence comes amid failed attempts to broker a ceasefire between Israel and Palestinian factions, with no end in sight to the cycle of violence. The international community has urged both sides to exercise restraint and work towards a peaceful resolution to the conflict.
As the situation continues to deteriorate, there are growing concerns about the humanitarian impact on civilians in the Gaza Strip. The cycle of violence has resulted in civilian casualties and widespread destruction, further exacerbating the already dire humanitarian crisis in the region.
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