‘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 continues deadly attacks on Gaza while striking Iran, LebanonDateApril 5, 2026In relation toAl-JazeeraIsrael escalates attacks in Gaza, killing 12 peopleDateApril 24, 2026In relation toAl-JazeeraIsrael continues Gaza attacks amid regional war, kills several PalestiniansDateMarch 19, 2026In relation toAl-Jazeera