Archive · 24 Jul 2026
Israeli strikes and West Bank violence kill five Palestinians
On July 23, Israeli airstrikes in Gaza and violence in the West Bank resulted in the deaths of five Palestinians.
The Israeli military said it targeted militants in Gaza, while in the West Bank, two Palestinians were killed by an Israeli settler after a stabbing incident.
Tensions have been high due to Israeli settlement expansion and settler violence.
Since a ceasefire in October, over 1,160 Palestinians and four Israeli soldiers have been killed.
Most foreign governments consider Israeli settlements illegal, but Israel disagrees.
The conflict continues to escalate, affecting both Israeli settlers and Palestinian civilians.
Israeli airstrikes in Gaza killed two Palestinians on July 23.
Three Palestinians were shot dead in the West Bank, including two by an Israeli settler after a stabbing incident.
Tensions are high due to Israeli settlement expansion and settler violence.
Since the October ceasefire, over 1,160 Palestinians and four Israeli soldiers have been killed.
Most foreign governments view Israeli settlements as illegal, but Israel disputes this.
- Who
- Israeli military, Palestinian militants, Israeli settlers, Palestinian civilians
- What
- Israeli airstrikes and West Bank violence resulting in five Palestinian deaths
- When
- July 23
- Where
- Gaza and West Bank
- Why
- Escalating tensions due to Israeli settlements, settler violence, and ongoing conflict
Israeli Perspective
Palestinian Perspective
Legitimacy of Settlements
Israeli Perspective
Israel disputes the international consensus that settlements are illegal under international law.
Palestinian Perspective
Most foreign governments and Palestinians view Israeli settlements as illegal and an obstacle to peace.
Nature of Attacks
Israeli Perspective
Israel claims it targets Hamas militants in Gaza and acts in self-defense in the West Bank.
Palestinian Perspective
Palestinians argue that Israeli actions often result in civilian casualties and are part of a broader oppressive strategy.
- Date
- July 23
- Location
- Gaza and West Bank
- Casualties
- Five Palestinians killed
- Israeli Settlers
- About 700,000 in West Bank and East Jerusalem
- Palestinian Population
- 2.7 million in West Bank and East Jerusalem
- Ceasefire Duration
- More than nine months
- Total Casualties Since Ceasefire
- 1,160 Palestinians and four Israeli soldiers