Israel Conducts Rare Airstrike in West Bank, Eliminating Hamas Operative

POLICY WIRE — Jenin, West Bank — Israel’s military conducted a rare airstrike in the West Bank on Friday, resulting in the death of a Hamas operative and two others. The strike targeted a...

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August 29, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — Jenin, West Bank — Israel’s military conducted a rare airstrike in the West Bank on Friday, resulting in the death of a Hamas operative and two others. The strike targeted a vehicle in the Jenin area, according to the Israeli military and medical sources.

The military identified the deceased as Qais Bitawi, a Hamas-linked operative, along with two additional individuals. This marks an unusual deployment of Israeli air power in the occupied territory, which has seen increased violence from Israeli settlers but has largely been spared from the military strikes that have plagued the Gaza Strip since the October 7, 2023, attacks by Hamas.

The operation signifies a notable escalation in the region, with the Israeli military rarely resorting to air strikes in the West Bank. The incident comes amid ongoing tensions and military activities in the area.

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