Israel army carries out rare West Bank air strike, killing 'three terrorists'
Summary
The Israeli military carried out an air strike in the Jenin area of the West Bank, killing three Palestinians it described as militants linked to Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad. This air strike is a rare use of Israeli air power in the occupied West Bank amid ongoing tensions and military operations there.Key Facts
- The strike took place on August 28, 2026, in Jenin, a city in the northern West Bank.
- Israeli forces killed three Palestinians, including Qais Bitawi, whom Israel called a Hamas operative.
- Palestinian Islamic Jihad said the three killed were its fighters, with Bitawi described as a leader of its armed wing in the West Bank.
- Israeli military said Bitawi was involved in planning and carrying out attacks against Israeli civilians and security forces.
- Weapons were found in the vehicle used by the three men.
- The air strike was part of a larger operation called "Iron Wall," targeting militant networks in northern West Bank refugee camps.
- This type of air strike is uncommon in the West Bank, which has usually seen raids and ground operations rather than air attacks.
- The West Bank has experienced increased violence from Israeli settlers and military actions since Hamas attacked Israel in October 2023.
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