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Israeli strike kills three in gaza as regional offensives escalate

Published by Global Banking & Finance Review®

Posted on March 13, 2026

3 min read

Last updated: March 13, 2026

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Quick Summary

An Israeli airstrike in Gaza on March 13 killed three Palestinians, including two 17‑year‑olds, while regional violence surged: West Bank, Lebanon, and Iran have also seen intense fighting and rising casualties.

Israeli Strike Kills Three in Gaza Amid Rising Regional Tensions and Offensives

Escalation of Violence Across Gaza, West Bank, and the Region

Israeli Airstrike in Gaza

CAIRO/JERUSALEM, March 13 (Reuters) - An Israeli airstrike in Gaza killed three Palestinians, including two 17-year-olds, Palestinian medics said on Friday, with violence continuing in the West Bank and Gaza even as Israel expands its offensive across the region.

Regional Military Actions

Israeli Operations in Multiple Territories

Israel has used lethal force in Iran, Lebanon, Gaza and the occupied West Bank over the past 24 hours.

Casualties in the West Bank and Lebanon

Israeli forces killed two in the West Bank city of Nablus on Thursday, according to Palestinian officials, while the death toll in Lebanon reached 773, its Health Ministry said on Friday.

Wider Impact of the Conflict

After nearly two weeks of war, 2,000 people have been killed, most of them in Iran, with several million people displaced from their homes.

Military Statements and Responses

Israeli Military Response

The Israeli military told Reuters that they were not aware of the strike in Gaza.

Details on Recent Attacks

The military said separately in a statement on Thursday that they had killed two individuals after they attempted to carry out a car-ramming attack on soldiers. It did not immediately respond to a request for evidence of the attempted ramming.

Trends in Violence and Ceasefire Status

Rising Attacks in Gaza

While Israeli attacks on Gaza declined at the beginning of the war with Iran, they have since begun to rise. Israel has killed 23 in Gaza since the U.S. and Israel jointly struck Iran on February 28.

Ceasefire and Continued Clashes

While a ceasefire went into effect in Gaza in October, there have been regular outbreaks of violence since then.

Political Context and Ongoing Tensions

Peace Plan Status

Reuters has reported that U.S. President Donald Trump's peace plan for Gaza has been on hold since the start of the Iran war.

Violence in the West Bank

Violence has also persisted in the West Bank. Israeli settlers and military forces have killed at least eight Palestinians across the West Bank since the U.S.-Israeli attacks on Iran began.

Increase in Settler Violence

Reuters has reported that there has been a spike in settler violence since then, as Israel has put much of the West Bank under lockdown.

(Reporting by Nidal Al Mughrabi and Pesha Magid, writing by Pesha Magid; Editing by Sharon Singleton)

Key Takeaways

•Israeli strike in Gaza kills three minors amid escalating regional violence; military claims no awareness of the strike.
•Conflict widening across borders: West Bank unrest, fierce Lebanon bombardment with death tolls ranging from hundreds to nearly 700, widespread displacement.
•Iran remains the deadliest front: civilian casualties in the thousands following U.S.–Israeli strikes and Iran’s robust retaliation.

Frequently Asked Questions about Israeli strike kills three in Gaza as regional offensives escalate

1How many Palestinians were killed in the recent Israeli airstrike in Gaza?

Three Palestinians, including two 17-year-olds, were killed in the Israeli airstrike in Gaza.

2Which other regions have been affected by recent Israeli military actions?

Recent Israeli military actions have affected Iran, Lebanon, Gaza, and the occupied West Bank.

3What has been the reported death toll in Lebanon related to recent conflicts?

The death toll in Lebanon reached 773 according to its Health Ministry.

4How has violence changed in Gaza since the start of the war with Iran?

Israeli attacks on Gaza initially declined but have begun to rise again since the start of the war with Iran.

5What has happened in the West Bank since the U.S.-Israeli attacks on Iran began?

At least eight Palestinians have been killed by Israeli settlers and military forces in the West Bank, with increased settler violence reported.