Israel Continues Operations in Gaza, Lebanon, Syria, and West Bank

On Saturday, September 26, 2026, marking the 1086th day of the "War of Revival" (Iron Swords War), the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) reported ongoing operations in Gaza, the West Bank, Lebanon, and Syria. While a ceasefire is formally in effect in Gaza, the IDF maintains control over a buffer zone encompassing over 60% of the territory and conducts strikes against those violating the terms. In the West Bank, IDF forces were active in multiple Palestinian towns, including Farat, Turmus Ayya, and the Qalandia camp.

In Lebanon, the IDF struck a Hezbollah weapons depot in Sajud, southern Lebanon, targeting weaponry used against Israeli forces in the security zone. Earlier, Israeli aircraft reportedly hit a target near the village of Sajed in southern Lebanon. The IDF stated it controls a buffer zone along the southern Lebanese border and periodically strikes targets and conducts operations in Lebanon and Syria.

On the same day, the IDF carried out targeted assassinations in Gaza. Ibrahim Fawzi Ismail Mahsen, a platoon commander in Hamas's military wing, was killed in an airstrike near Nuseirat. Another Hamas operative, Mohammad Kamel Suleiman Muhsen, was eliminated in an airstrike near Khan Yunis. The IDF stated these individuals were involved in planning attacks against Israeli forces and civilians and were working to rebuild Hamas's resources, thereby violating the ceasefire.

The article also provides extensive background on the "Iron Swords War," which began on October 7, 2023, with a Hamas-led attack on Israel. It details the initial attacks, the subsequent Israeli response, casualty figures, hostage situations, and the broader regional conflict involving Hezbollah, Iran, and the Houthis. The report notes that all surviving hostages were released by October 2025, and the remains of the last abducted individual were returned in January 2026. The war has seen significant Israeli military actions across multiple fronts, including operations in Gaza, Lebanon, Syria, and strikes against Iran and Houthi targets in Yemen.