Israel Conducts First Airstrike in West Bank in Months and Kills 3

New York Times - WorldCenter-LeftEN 3 min read 100% complete by Liam Stack and Fatima AbdulKarimOctober 28, 2025 at 05:30 PM

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On October 28, 2025, Israeli military conducted an airstrike and ground operation near Jenin in the West Bank, killing three militants. The attack included the first airstrike in months according to Palestinian security officials. Hamas confirmed two of the killed were members of its armed wing. The incident occurred amid heightened tensions following a ceasefire agreement in Gaza that has been marred by ongoing violence and difficulties with prisoner exchanges. Israeli settlers have also reported increased attacks against Palestinians in the West Bank. Conflicting reports emerged regarding the exact location, with Israel stating it was near Kafr Qud village while Palestinian Islamic Jihad claimed it hit a residential area.

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