The Israeli military stated that the airstrike "eliminated" three Palestinians, including Qais Bitawi, whom it identified as a Hamas operative, and two of his accomplices. However, Palestinian Islamic Jihad claimed Bitawi was a senior operative in its armed wing. Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu and Defense Minister Katz praised the attack, while Hamas condemned it and called on the international community to act to stop Israel's "crimes." This marks Israel's first airstrike in the West Bank since February 2025.