Israeli quadcopter kills three in Gaza’s Khan Younis; police chief slain

Al JazeeraCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete January 12, 2026 at 02:08 PM

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On January 12, 2026, three Palestinians were killed in Khan Younis in the southern Gaza Strip by an Israeli quadcopter drone, according to sources in Gaza. A Palestinian woman was also reportedly wounded by Israeli gunfire in the same area. These incidents occurred despite a ceasefire that began on October 10, 2023. Since the start of the ceasefire, over 440 Palestinians have been killed and over 1,200 wounded by Israeli attacks, according to Gaza's Ministry of Health. Separately, the police chief of Khan Younis, Lieutenant Colonel Mahmoud Al-Astal, was killed by gunfire from a vehicle in the al-Mawasi area.

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Key Player Opposition Context

Gaza’s Ministry of Health 30% Gaza Ministry of Interior 40% Government Media Office in Gaza 40% Wissam Abdullah Salem al-Amour 50% Mahmoud Subhi Breika 50% Atef Samir al-Bayouk 50% Mahmoud Al-Astal 60% Khan Younis ×470% Palestinians ×470% Israeli army ×370% Israel ×680% Gaza Strip ×790%

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gaza strip 90% israeli attacks 90% khan younis 80% ceasefire violation 80% palestinians killed 70% quadcopter drone 60% police chief slain 50% israeli army 50% gaza ministry of health 40%

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90%

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Gaza Strip

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