Israeli airstrikes targeted Hamas leaders in the Gaza Strip on May 27, 2026.

The entities involved

• Hamas →

  Palestinian Islamist political and military organization

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  • An uprising began in Jerusalem after Ariel Sharon entered the Temple Mount, involving attacks and culminating in a summit agreement.Mon 16:56
• Gaza Strip →

  self-governing Palestinian territory next to Egypt and Israel

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Related events

• Hamas controls the Gaza Strip through military action while Hezbollah fires rockets in solidarity.Aug 29
• Hamas infiltrated and attacked Israeli territory on June 7, 2026, with the IDF claiming responsibility for the response.Jun 10
• Hamas launched attacks against Israel on August 26, 2026, utilizing military forces.Aug 27
• Israeli airstrikes targeted Hamas leadership on May 28, 2026.Jun 7
• Hamas launched attacks against Israel from the Gaza Strip on August 29, 2026. B'Tselem is monitoring Israeli military actions in the West Bank.Aug 30