Israel Conducts Operations Across Gaza, Lebanon, Syria Amid Ongoing War

On Sunday, September 13, 2026, the 1073rd day of the "War of Revival" (also known as the "Swords of Iron" war) saw continued Israeli military activity across multiple fronts. In the West Bank, operations were ongoing in Palestinian towns. The IDF maintained control over a buffer zone in southern Lebanon and southwestern Syria, conducting periodic strikes and operations in both countries.

In Gaza, a ceasefire was formally in effect, though the IDF controlled a buffer zone encompassing over 60% of the territory. The IDF stated it would respond to violations by attacking militants and occasionally conducted targeted assassinations. Earlier in the day, the IDF reported eliminating two Hamas militants, identified as Mahmoud Hassan Ali Abu Nada and Abd ar-Rahim Ahmad Khalil Huwar, who were allegedly involved in weapons development and planning attacks. Palestinian sources reported the two were killed in an IDF drone strike on a vehicle in Gaza City.

Separately, the IDF announced the detention of a soldier who allegedly opened fire at the entrance to the village of Al-Murayr after being attacked with stones. The soldier, who was on leave at the time, claimed he fired in self-defense. The IDF stated no other soldiers were present and no one was injured. Investigations into the incident are ongoing.

Throughout the day, reports from Lebanese and Palestinian sources indicated IDF strikes and ground operations in various locations in southern Lebanon and the West Bank, respectively. Syrian sources also reported IDF shelling of targets in southwestern Syria.