Israel Conducts Operations in Gaza, Lebanon, and West Bank Amid Ongoing Conflict

On Saturday, September 19, 2026, marking the 1079th day of the "War of Revival" (also known as the "Swords of Iron War"), the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) reported ongoing operations across multiple fronts. In Judea and Samaria, the IDF conducted operations in Arab towns, including Azun, Atil, Sinjil, and Faheme. Simultaneously, in Gaza, a ceasefire is formally in effect, though the IDF maintains control over a buffer zone encompassing over 60% of the territory. The IDF stated it attacks terrorists in response to violations of the ceasefire and carries out targeted assassinations.

In southern Lebanon, an IDF engineering vehicle was lightly damaged by an explosive device planted by Hezbollah, resulting in two soldiers sustaining minor injuries. In response, the IDF struck Hezbollah infrastructure in the area. Earlier, Israeli drones reportedly targeted locations in Mansouri, southern Lebanon. The IDF also reported striking targets in Khan Yunis, Gaza, eliminating Muhammad Suleiman Biyuk, a commander in Hamas's military wing who participated in the October 7th invasion and was involved in planting explosives and planning attacks.

Further strikes were reported in Gaza, with three individuals killed in one incident, including the son of the Gaza Health Ministry's director. IDF artillery also struck targets in northern Gaza City. The article provides extensive historical context for the "Swords of Iron War," which began on October 7, 2023, with a Hamas-led attack on Israel. It details the initial atrocities, the subsequent Israeli response, and a lengthy, complex chronology of events up to September 2026, including various phases of operations, ceasefires, hostage exchanges, and significant casualties on both sides. The report also touches upon the broader regional conflict involving Hezbollah, Syria, Iran, and the Houthis in Yemen.