Israeli leaders call for war in the West Bank like Gaza, confirm military closures, and push for annexation up to the Litani River.

The entities involved

• West Bank →

  Palestinian territory on the western bank of the Jordan River, occupied by Israel

  • Israeli bombardment and ground operations, coupled with violence and investigations, threaten to spill over across the West Bank, Gaza Strip, and East Jerusalem.Mon 16:56
  • Spain's Sira Rego made controversial remarks about the Palestinian state, leading Israel to summon the Spanish embassy and expel diplomats from Ramallah.Mon 14:44
• Israel Katz →

  Minister of Defense of Israel (born 1955)

  • Israel maintains a security zone in southern Lebanon while Donald Trump criticizes Netanyahu's military actions.Mon 12:36
  • War began after a joint US-Israeli attack on Iran, spilling renewed attacks into Lebanon.Mon 01:59
• Bezalel Smotrich →

  Israeli far-right politician (born 1980)

  • Bezalel Smotrich announced plans for settlement expansion into specific regions including Galilee, the West Bank, and the Negev.Mon 14:32
  • Smotrich called for a criminal investigation into Gali Baharav-Miara and dismissed warnings from finance ministry professionals.Mon 09:29
• Gaza →

  river in Central African Republic - Geonames ID = 2386662

  • EU pledges aid for Gaza's rebuilding efforts.Mon 11:10
  • An Israeli strike on September 1, 2026, killed Ahmad and his family in Beit Lahia, Gaza. They were reportedly taken to Al-Shifa Hospital.Mon 04:58

Related events

• Israeli forces conducted operations in the West Bank on May 26, 2026.Jun 7
• The Israeli government petitioned the High Court of Justice while maintaining military control over the occupied West Bank.Aug 27
• Israeli forces operate in the West Bank, and human rights violations are documented in occupied territories.Jul 8
• An IDF commander was dismissed following actions taken in the West Bank.Sep 2
• Israeli army raids and settler attacks are ongoing in Jerusalem and the West Bank.Sep 3