Israel Conducts Operations in Gaza, Lebanon, and West Bank

On Thursday, September 24, 2026, the 1084th day of the "Iron Swords" war, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) reported ongoing operations across multiple fronts. In Gaza, a formal ceasefire is in effect, though the IDF maintains a buffer zone covering over 60% of the territory and responds to violations with strikes against militants. The Gaza Ministry of Health, controlled by Hamas, reported one killed and 14 wounded from an Israeli strike on a vehicle in Gaza City.

In Lebanon, Israeli artillery targeted areas near the towns of Barashit and Kunin, and strikes were reported in Kfar Tibnit and Al Mansouri. The IDF also conducted demolitions in Beit Yahoun. In the West Bank, IDF forces were active in numerous Palestinian towns and villages, including Salfit, Tubas, and areas around Nablus and Hebron. In one incident, the IDF demolished the home of a terrorist named Duas Hassoun in Beit Imrin, north of Nablus, who was responsible for a March 21, 2026 attack that killed one Israeli and injured another.

The IDF also confirmed the elimination of two Hamas officials. Mahmoud Abd al-Fattah Awad, described as a commander in Hamas's military wing, was killed in an airstrike near Gaza City. The IDF stated he was involved in holding seven Israeli hostages and was preparing attacks against Israelis. Muhammad Abu Aluan, head of Hamas's financial department, was eliminated near Khan Yunis on September 23. The IDF and Shin Bet asserted that Abu Aluan managed the transfer of over one billion shekels for Hamas activities during the war and was involved in rebuilding the organization's infrastructure.

The article also provides a lengthy historical overview of the "Iron Swords" war, which began on October 7, 2023, detailing major events, casualty figures, hostage situations, and previous military operations in Gaza, Lebanon, Syria, and Iran up to mid-2026. This includes past ceasefires, prisoner exchanges, and significant strikes against Hamas and Hezbollah leadership.