Israel Strikes in Gaza and West Bank Escalate

60 sources·Updated Aug 31, 2026

In the West Bank, Prime Minister Netanyahu described settler-related violence as the work of a “handful of rioters,” while condemning harm to Israel’s standing and saying security forces acted quickly; authorities said arrests were being made and vehicles were seized as part of investigations. In Gaza, a fresh round of Israeli strikes killed multiple Palestinians, with casualties reported in Gaza City and Deir al-Balah, as Israel said it targeted Hamas-linked operatives amid a fragile ceasefire. In Jenin, a drone strike killed three Palestinians, including a Hamas commander linked to terrorist activity, with the army and Shin Bet saying it disrupted major terror networks. Humanitarian concerns rose as UNICEF and WHO warned about the impacts on civilians and water infrastructure damaged amid ongoing medical evacuations and delays. Israeli leadership publicly praised counterterrorism actions in Jenin and reiterated a proactive pursuit strategy in the West Bank, while international observers noted broader escalation and risks to civilians.

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