Gaza City police chief killed as Israel pushes on with deadly strikes
Latest Israeli attacks kill police official Jamal Abu Kamil in Gaza City and another person in Khan Younis.
Source: Al Jazeera · August 14, 2026 at 12:04 AM · AI-assisted report
KUALA LUMPUR, 14 AUGUST 2026 —
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Israeli Strikes Kill Gaza Police Chief as Attacks Resume After Brief Pause
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An Israeli drone strike killed Colonel Jamal Abu Kamil, head of Gaza City’s civil police force, on Thursday, as Israel resumed air raids following a weeklong pause. The strike on al-Rashid Street, southwest of Gaza City, also injured two others, according to Gaza’s Ministry of Interior. Abu Kamil, 43, was targeted in a vehicle strike, with Gaza’s police force denying Israeli claims that he was a Hamas commander.
The killing follows Israel’s decision to end a temporary halt in air raids, which had been imposed under U.S. pressure after President Donald Trump announced a 15-point Gaza peace plan. Hamas and Gaza’s Ministry of Interior condemned the attack, with Hamas calling it part of Israel’s “brutal crimes” against Palestinians. Earlier on Thursday, another Israeli strike in Khan Younis killed one person and critically wounded another, with Israel again alleging the target was a Hamas commander without providing evidence.
Israel had paused its air strikes for over a week after Trump declared a “major milestone” in his peace proposal, which included Israeli troop withdrawals and Hamas disarmament. However, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rejected the plan on Sunday, stating that Israeli forces would not withdraw until Hamas was “genuinely disarmed.” The resumption of strikes came three days later, with near-daily attacks since October 10, 2025, killing over 1,250 Palestinians, according to Gaza’s Ministry of Health.
Palestine’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates called for the U.S.-backed Gaza Peace Plan to be implemented, also condemning attacks on Palestinians returning to Gaza and continued settler violence in the occupied West Bank. The plan, brokered by Trump, remains stalled amid ongoing hostilities.
The resumption of strikes has raised concerns over escalating violence, with no immediate signs of a renewed ceasefire. Israel’s military has continued to justify its operations as targeting Hamas commanders, though independent verification remains limited. The international community’s response has been divided, with the U.S. yet to comment on the latest escalation.
For Malaysia, the renewed violence underscores the fragility of the Gaza situation and the challenges in achieving a lasting peace. The Malaysian government has previously called for an end to hostilities and supported Palestinian statehood, aligning with broader Muslim-majority nations’ stance. The economic and humanitarian impact on Gaza, including disruptions to trade and infrastructure, remains severe, with long-term recovery dependent on a sustained cessation of hostilities.
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