‘State of war’: Why Israel has escalated attacks in Gaza Israel escalates attacks and expands control in Gaza Strip, sidelining the new US-backed technocratic administration.Share this: Israel defies Trump’s peace plan as it escalates deadly attacks on GazaDateAugust 3, 2026In relation toAl-JazeeraIsrael kills 14 people in attacks across GazaDateJune 8, 2026In relation toAl-JazeeraIsrael continues deadly attacks on Gaza while striking Iran, LebanonDateApril 5, 2026In relation toAl-Jazeera