- Netanyahu praised security forces while Ben-Gvir oversaw operations in the West Bank following the Oct 7 Hamas attacks.
- Smotrich called for changes in the Arab community, Hamas reacted to an attack, and Israeli soldiers were deployed to the West Bank.
- Attacks by Hamas led to restrictions in the West Bank, specifically affecting Rashid's village.
- Hamas actions are leading to strikes on targets in Gaza and increased friction due to settlement expansion in the West Bank.
Palestinian groups conducted an airstrike in the occupied West Bank, killing members, while Hamas vowed resistance until Palestine is liberated.
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Updated Aug 28
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What happened
Palestinian groups conducted an airstrike in the occupied West Bank, killing members, while Hamas vowed resistance until Palestine is liberated.
Who's involved
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The entities involved
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Hamas
Palestinian Islamist political and military organization
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- A council in Côte Saint-Luc called for a federal review of funds supporting terrorism, specifically targeting Hamas.
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West Bank
Palestinian territory on the western bank of the Jordan River, occupied by Israel
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Palestinian Islamic Jihad
Palestinian Islamist militant organization
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