Israel Continues Operations in Gaza, Lebanon, Syria, and West Bank

On Sunday, September 6, 2026, marking the 1066th day of the "War of Revival" (also known as "Swords of Iron"), the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) reported ongoing operations across multiple fronts. In the West Bank, IDF forces conducted operations in Arab towns, while in Gaza, a formal ceasefire was in place, though the IDF maintained control over a buffer zone encompassing over 60% of the territory and responded to violations with attacks on militants. The IDF also maintained a "buffer zone" in southern Lebanon and southwestern Syria, conducting strikes and operations within those countries.

The article details a timeline of events from early September 6, 2026, including Israeli airstrikes in Nabatieh, Lebanon, and Gaza City, as well as IDF ground operations in Jenin, Tubas, Aqaba, Jericho, Qalqilya, and near Nablus and Hebron in the West Bank. Palestinian sources reported casualties during clashes in Jenin and Qalqilya.

The "Swords of Iron" war began on October 7, 2023, with a large-scale Hamas attack from Gaza, involving rocket barrages and the infiltration of thousands of militants who killed over a thousand civilians and security personnel, taking hundreds of hostages. Hezbollah also engaged Israel from the north. The conflict has resulted in significant Israeli casualties, with approximately 970 soldiers killed since the war's inception. Hamas and Hezbollah have also suffered substantial losses, with tens of thousands of militants reportedly eliminated.

The war has seen numerous developments, including a joint Israeli-American operation against Iran from February to April 2026, followed by a formal ceasefire that was later violated. The article also references past events such as the elimination of key figures like Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh and Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah, and extensive rocket and drone launches from Gaza, Lebanon, Syria, Iran, and Yemen. Hundreds of thousands of Israelis were displaced from their homes, and over 7,000 suspected terrorists were detained in the West Bank. Gaza's Health Ministry reported over 73,000 fatalities and 174,000 wounded, though a Henry Jackson Society report questioned the accuracy of these figures, suggesting Hamas inflated casualty numbers. The article concludes by noting ongoing efforts to negotiate an end to hostilities, particularly concerning Iran, while the IDF continues its operations in the specified regions.