Gaza authorities decry Israeli strike that killed 8 police officers 

The Palestinian government in Gaza has accused Israel of inciting chaos after Israeli forces killed eight police officers in their latest attack. 

The officers were performing "their regular duties in maintaining security and order" in central Gaza's Deir al-Balah when they were killed on Tuesday, the government's media office said in a statement. 

"The occupation's goal is to disrupt the home front, cause chaos and prevent any attempt to manage daily life and provide relief to our people," the statement added. 

Since the onset of the war in October 2023, members of Gaza's police force have been frequently targeted by Israel. 

"Police members are protected under the Geneva Conventions and are only performing their humanitarian and professional duties," the media office stated. 

"The occupation’s bombing of police personnel reflects its disregard for international humanitarian law."