Gaza Civil Defense Reports Thirteen Fatalities Following Series of Israeli Airstrikes on Police and Residential Targets

Gaza rescue services report 13 deaths from Israeli strikes on Khan Yunis, Beit Lahia, and Gaza City. IDF claims strikes targeted armed threats to forces.

By: AXL Media

Published: Apr 25, 2026, 3:25 AM EDT

Source: Information for this report was sourced from The Times of Israel

Coordinated Strikes Across the Enclave

The Gaza Strip experienced a surge in lethal military activity on Friday as Israeli forces conducted multiple operations in both northern and southern sectors. According to the Gaza civil defense agency, which operates as a rescue service, the strikes killed at least 13 people in total. The actions targeted a range of locations, including police vehicles and residential areas. While the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have confirmed engagement in the northern territory, the casualty count provided by local health and interior ministries underscores the significant impact of the 24-hour offensive.

Fatal Strike on Police Vehicle in Al-Mawasi

The most significant loss of life occurred in the southern city of Khan Yunis, specifically within the Al-Mawasi area. According to agency reports, an Israeli airstrike struck a police vehicle, resulting in the deaths of eight people, including a child. The Hamas-run interior ministry confirmed that two of the fatalities were uniformed police officers. Several other individuals sustained injuries during the attack, which took place in a region that has seen high concentrations of displaced persons throughout the ongoing conflict.

Artillery Fire Hits Residential Sector in Beit Lahia

In the northern Gaza Strip, Israeli artillery fire was directed at residential structures near the Kamal Adwan hospital. According to local rescue services, this specific incident in Beit Lahia resulted in the deaths of three individuals from the same family: a woman and her two children. The strike on civilian housing highlights the continued volatility in northern urban centers, even as the military maintains its focus on what it describes as localized threats and operative movements near hospital infrastructure.