JERUSALEM, Feb 17 (NNN-MA’AN) – A Zionist Israeli airstrike killed at least three Palestinian police officers in the Gaza Strip yesterday, according to Palestinian and Israeli sources.
A Zionist Israeli military spokesperson alleged in a statement that, the strike, carried out by a drone in southern Gaza, targeted “several armed individuals” who were “moving towards” Israeli troops.
The Palestinian Interior and National Security Ministry said in a statement that, the officers were hit, while securing humanitarian aid in the Al-Shawka area east of Rafah.
The ministry condemned the attack and urged international mediators to pressure the Israeli regime, to halt strikes on police forces, who, the ministry said, are a civilian body responsible for maintaining public order.
Zionist Israel has conducted multiple airstrikes in Gaza, despite a ceasefire with Hamas, that took effect on Jan 19.– NNN-MA’AN
