Israel Continues Operations in Gaza, Lebanon, Syria Amid Ongoing War
On Tuesday, September 15, 2026, marking the 1075th day of the "War of Revival" (Operation "Iron Swords"), the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) reported ongoing operations in Judea and Samaria, with forces active in various Palestinian towns. The IDF maintains control over a buffer zone in southern Lebanon and southwestern Syria, conducting strikes and operations within these territories as needed. In Gaza, a ceasefire is formally in effect, though the IDF controls a buffer zone encompassing over 60% of the strip. The IDF states it attacks terrorists in response to violations and conducts targeted assassinations.
Early Tuesday morning, the IDF reported no combat activity in Lebanon. However, Palestinian sources indicated IDF activity in Al-Bireh near Ramallah, resulting in a suspect's arrest. Earlier, Border Police conducted an operation in the Shuafat refugee camp in Jerusalem, while IDF forces were reported in several locations in Judea and Samaria, including Kafr Thulth, Siris, Talfit, Akabat Jaber, Akaba, and Kafr Rai, with arrests made in some instances. Overnight, an IDF drone strike in Gaza City targeted a vehicle, resulting in casualties.
The "War of Revival" began on October 7, 2023, with a large-scale Hamas attack from Gaza, involving rocket barrages and the infiltration of thousands of militants into Israel. This attack resulted in over a thousand civilian deaths, hundreds of security personnel killed, and hundreds taken hostage. Hezbollah subsequently joined the conflict with rocket fire from the north. The initial attack included the massacre of civilians at a music festival and in several Israeli communities, as well as incursions into towns in the western Negev.
Since the war's commencement, the IDF has reported eliminating or capturing approximately 20,000 militants in Gaza and around 10,000 Hezbollah operatives in Lebanon. The conflict has seen significant Israeli military losses, with around 970 soldiers killed. The war has also involved extensive rocket and drone fire from Gaza and Lebanon, as well as from Syria, Iraq, Iran, and Yemen. Hundreds of thousands of Israelis were displaced from their homes. The article also details a complex timeline of events including ceasefires, hostage exchanges, and significant military operations in Gaza, Lebanon, Syria, and Iran, with the conflict's resolution remaining uncertain.