Israeli Airstrikes in Gaza Kill Two Militants, Injure Several Palestinians Amid Peace Talks

The Israeli military conducted airstrikes in the Gaza Strip on Sunday, August 16, 2026, killing two militants from Islamic Jihad and Hamas in Khan Younis and the Nuseirat refugee camp. Separately, several Palestinians were injured by an Israeli drone strike and gunfire targeting tents sheltering displaced individuals. These actions occurred as U.S. negotiator Jared Kushner and a Hamas delegation were in Egypt for Gaza ceasefire-related talks.