The General Directorate of Police announced the deaths of several people and injuries as a result of Israeli airstrikes targeting a force of police officers and personnel in the city of Deir al-Balah in the central Gaza Strip on Wednesday evening.

The directorate explained that the bombing targeted the force while it was performing its duties, resulting in deaths and injuries. Medical crews are still working to transport the victims to hospitals.

This targeting comes as part of the ongoing escalation by the occupation against security and civilian institutions in the Gaza Strip, amid calls for the protection of personnel working in the field.