Israel Continues Operations in Gaza, Lebanon, Syria Amid Ongoing War

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 the West Bank, Israeli forces conducted raids in various Palestinian towns and villages, including Tubas, Al-Faraa, and areas near Nablus and Jenin, with some arrests reported in Qalqilya. Meanwhile, in Gaza, a formal ceasefire is in effect, though the IDF maintains control over a buffer zone encompassing over 60% of the territory. The military stated it responds to violations and conducts targeted assassinations of terrorists. In Lebanon, the IDF controls a buffer zone along the southern border and periodically strikes targets and conducts operations within the country. Similar actions are reported in Syria, where the IDF also maintains a buffer zone in the southwest. The article provides a detailed chronology of events from September 23-24, 2026, listing specific locations of IDF activity and reported Israeli artillery strikes in southern Lebanon. The "Iron Swords" war, also referred to as the "War of Revival," began on October 7, 2023, with a large-scale Hamas attack from Gaza. The conflict has since expanded to include Hezbollah in Lebanon and has involved extensive military operations across Gaza, the West Bank, Lebanon, and Syria, with significant casualties and displacement reported on all sides. The article also touches upon the complex history of hostage negotiations, ceasefires, and retaliatory strikes involving Iran and Houthi forces in Yemen throughout the war's duration.