Israeli strike kills central Gaza internal security chief amid ceasefire violations
Israeli airstrike in Gaza kills the head of the Internal Security Directorate and another officer despite a ceasefire, according to Gaza's Interior Ministry.
- Middle East
- Anadolu Agency
- Published Date: 01:20 PM 26 July 2026
The Israeli army killed the head of the Internal Security Directorate in central Gaza and another officer in an airstrike targeting their vehicle in Deir al-Balah on Sunday, the territory's Interior Ministry said.
In a statement, the ministry said Col. Wael Mousa al-Ladawi, 44, and Maj. Ramez Tawfiq Abu Zureiq, 49, were killed in the strike.
The ministry said the two police officers were traveling in a vehicle in Deir al-Balah in central Gaza when it was hit by an Israeli aircraft.
The attack came despite a ceasefire agreement in effect in Gaza since Oct. 10, 2025.