Israeli Airstrikes Kill 5 in Gaza and 3 in Jenin Strike
Israeli military operations on August 28 resulted in the deaths of five Palestinians in Gaza and three in the West Bank city of Jenin. The Jenin strike targeted Qais Bitawi, identified by the IDF as a Hamas operative involved in "terrorist activity." In Gaza, strikes hit residential areas in Khan Younis and Gaza City despite a fragile ceasefire. Violence in the West Bank has surged in 2026, with 87 Palestinians killed to date.
Date: August 28, 2026
Location: West Bank, Palestine
Conflict: Israel-Hamas War
Category: airstrike
Severity: MEDIUM
Casualties reported: 8
Source: AP/Newsday