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Israeli-backed group kills a senior Hamas police officer in Gaza, threatens more attacks

An Israeli-backed militia killed Mahmoud Al-Astal, a senior Hamas police official in Khan Younis, threatening further attacks amid ongoing local anti-Hamas tensions.

  • On Jan 12, an Israeli-backed Palestinian militia said it killed Mahmoud Al-Astal, head of the criminal police unit in Khan Younis, while Hamas blamed "Israeli collaborators".
  • Armed anti-Hamas groups have emerged in areas under Israeli control, adding pressure on Hamas despite remaining unpopular and denying they take Israeli orders.
  • According to the Hamas-run interior ministry, gunmen opened fire from a passing car in Khan Younis, while Hussam Al-Astal claimed responsibility on Facebook, and Reuters could not verify the attack.
  • Hamas has held public executions of people it accuses of collaboration, while nearly all of the territory's two million people now live in Hamas-held areas, and the ceasefire has ended major combat but violations continue.
  • Gaza health authorities said on Monday Israeli drone fire killed at least three people near the centre of Khan Younis, and the enclave's health ministry reports more than 71,000 killed since the assault began.
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Israel-backed group kills senior Hamas officer in Gaza

A Palestinian militant group has claimed responsibility for the killing of a senior Hamas police officer in Gaza.

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Al-Monitor broke the news in Washington, United States on Monday, January 12, 2026.
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