Israeli strike kills three Palestinian police officers in Maghazi camp, Gaza

What happened

Al Jazeera Gaza reports that an Israeli attack on a vehicle in the central Gaza Strip's Maghazi refugee camp killed three Palestinians identified as police officers by Palestine’s Ministry of the Interior and National Security. The ministry condemned the strike as a treacherous bombing by Israeli forces and named the deceased as Captain Mansour Sami Shahtout, Captain Mohammed Khaled Nofal, and First Sergeant Mahdi Nader Jabr.

Outside Brief is treating this as a source-led account. Any disputed responsibility, casualty figure, battlefield claim or single-source assertion should be treated as unconfirmed/hearsay unless confirmed by another reliable source or a named official. According to Gaza’s Wafa news agency, an Israeli combat drone targeted the vehicle near the camp entrance, while Anadolu agency reported that two missiles hit the vehicle, causing it to catch fire. Witness videos showed a civilian vehicle burning on Salah al-Din Street. The victims’ bodies were reportedly taken to Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital in Deir el-Balah.

The Interior Ministry’s statement framed the attack as part of a pattern of ongoing Israeli targeting of police personnel in Gaza, calling for international pressure on Israel to halt such actions and uphold the ceasefire agreement, which has been in effect since October 10, 2025. Despite the agreement, Israel reportedly continues attacks including strikes that have resulted in at least 1,031 Palestinian deaths and 3,309 injuries since the ceasefire started, according to Gaza’s Health Ministry.

Known from the source

• Israeli attack on a vehicle in Maghazi refugee camp killed three Palestinians identified as police officers by Palestine’s Interior Ministry.
• Names of the deceased: Captain Mansour Sami Shahtout, Captain Mohammed Khaled Nofal, First Sergeant Mahdi Nader Jabr.
• The vehicle was struck by an Israeli combat drone near the camp entrance, reportedly with at least two missiles causing it to catch fire.
• The bodies were taken to Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital in Deir el-Balah.
• The Gaza ceasefire entered into force on October 10, 2025, but violations have continued.

What remains unclear

Hamas spokesman Hazem Qassem told Anadolu that consultations are underway with Palestinian factions and regional mediators aimed at fully implementing the ceasefire, including its humanitarian provisions. He criticized Israel for continuous violations such as restricting aid, causing displacement, and expanding its military operations inside Gaza, which he said lead to increased civilian suffering and destruction.

What remains unclear: Confirm whether the central claim is corroborated; until then treat it as unconfirmed/hearsay. Verify the exact number and identities of those killed in the strike from independent or multiple sources. Confirm that the strike was executed by Israeli forces as reported. Check casualty figures and classification (police officers) through official or secondary reliable sources.

Evidence note

This story contains report-led claims. The article keeps those claims attributed and treats them as unconfirmed/hearsay unless independently corroborated.

Original source: Al Jazeera Gaza. Open the source.