Israel kills Hamas operative in rare West Bank air strike

On August 28, 2026, the Israeli military carried out a rare air strike in the occupied West Bank, killing three Palestinian militants, including a senior Hamas operative linked to a Jenin terror cell. The strike targeted a vehicle in Jenin, a city known for militant activity. Israel's defense minister said the military had 'occupied' the Jenin refugee camp, signaling an intensified operation in the area.

Separately, Israeli strikes in Gaza killed five people, including four children, and destroyed aid supplies. These events highlight ongoing violence in the region, with the West Bank strike being unusual as Israel typically relies on ground operations there, while Gaza sees frequent aerial bombardments.