An Israeli air strike on Saturday killed Brigadier-General Abdel-Nasser Al-Maqadma, the head of the Hamas-led police force in the northern Gaza Strip, according to Hamas-run authorities.The strike also killed a Palestinian medic in the Nuseirat refugee camp and a police officer wounded in an earlier strike.Two additional casualties were reported in Khan Younis, raising the death toll from Saturday’s attacks to at least four.The Israeli military has not commented on the incidents.

This follows months of Israeli military operations targeting Hamas-led security forces, with accusations that many officers are affiliated with Hamas’ armed wing.Hamas claims these attacks aim to destabilize Gaza and violate the October ceasefire agreement.Over 1,180 Palestinians, mostly civilians, have been killed since the ceasefire took effect, according to Gaza health officials.

The conflict, which began with Hamas attacks on southern Israel, has resulted in widespread destruction and dire living conditions for Gaza’s two million residents.International mediators have struggled to advance peace talks, despite calls for Hamas disarmament and Israeli withdrawals.The war continues with near-daily strikes, despite the truce halting full-scale combat.