Israel and African Officials Discuss Gaza Troop Deployment as Strikes Continue

In late August 2026, military officials from Uganda and Burundi visited Israel to discuss the deployment of troops to Gaza, according to reports. Meanwhile, the Israeli military continued its operations in Gaza, including an airstrike on Zawayda that caused massive destruction and killed at least five people, including children. The IDF also reported destroying two Hamas weapons depots located inside Gaza mosques and eliminating a Hamas commander involved in the October 7 attack on the Nova festival. Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu threatened further attacks over kite launches from Gaza, which have been used to carry incendiary devices toward Israeli troops.