Israeli Airstrikes on Gaza City Police Post and Nuseirat Kill 10
Israeli forces conducted two lethal airstrikes in the Gaza Strip on Wednesday and Thursday. A primary strike targeted the municipal police headquarters in central Gaza City, killing nine people, including eight police officers and a 13-year-old girl. A separate strike in the Nuseirat refugee camp resulted in one additional fatality. The IDF stated the operations were aimed at Hamas commanders planning attacks on Israeli troops, though Palestinian officials reported the targets were civilian-facing law enforcement and adjacent public spaces.
Date: August 20, 2026
Location: Gaza Strip, Palestine
Conflict: Israel-Hamas War
Category: airstrike
Severity: HIGH
Casualties reported: 10
Source: Associated Press