Israel Marks 1100 Days of War with Operations Across Multiple Fronts

On October 10, 2026, the 1100th day of the "War of Revival" (also known as the "Swords of Iron" war) was marked by the IDF, which continues operations in Gaza, Judea and Samaria, Lebanon, and Syria. The conflict, which began on October 7, 2023, has seen Israel engage with various terrorist organizations.

In Judea and Samaria, IDF operations are ongoing in Arab communities, with recent activity reported in Qalqilya, Al-Ain west of Shechem, Turmus Ayya north of Ramallah, Tammun south of Tubas, east of Shechem, Qalandia north of Jerusalem, Illar north of Tulkarm, and Dura south of Hebron. A suspect was detained in Tammun. Meanwhile, in Lebanon, the IDF maintains control of a buffer zone in the south and conducts periodic strikes and operations. In Gaza, a ceasefire is formally in effect, though the IDF controls a buffer zone covering over 60% of the territory. The IDF states it attacks terrorists in response to violations and conducts targeted assassinations.

The war began on October 7, 2023, with a large-scale Hamas attack from Gaza, including rocket barrages and a ground incursion that killed over a thousand civilians and security forces, taking hundreds hostage. Hezbollah also joined the conflict, launching rockets from the north. The initial attack targeted a music festival near the Gaza border, resulting in hundreds of deaths and many abductions, as well as massacres in Israeli communities like Be'eri, Kfar Aza, and Nir Oz.

According to official figures, 251 people were abducted to Gaza on October 7, 2023. By October 10, 2026, all 168 surviving hostages had been released, with the last returning in October 2025. Over 80 hostages were killed or died in captivity. The conflict has resulted in significant casualties, with over 2,000 Israelis killed in the initial attacks and subsequent fighting. The IDF reports eliminating approximately 20,000 militants in Gaza and 10,000 Hezbollah fighters in Lebanon. Gaza's Health Ministry, controlled by Hamas, claims over 73,000 killed and 174,000 wounded in Gaza since the war began, though a report by the Henry Jackson Society and Fifty Global questioned the reliability of these figures, suggesting Hamas inflated casualty numbers. The UN reports that around 1.7 million Gazans have been displaced.

Beyond Gaza and Lebanon, the conflict has involved other fronts. The IDF controls buffer zones in southern Lebanon and southwestern Syria, conducting strikes in both countries. Iran, Yemen, Iraq, and Syria have also been involved, launching rockets and drones. The article details numerous escalations, including the elimination of key leaders like Ismail Haniyeh, Hassan Nasrallah, and Yahya Sinwar, and significant military operations such as "Arrows of the North" in Lebanon and "Lion's Roar" in Syria. A joint Israeli-American operation against Iran, "Roaring Lion"/"Epic Fury," was launched in February 2026, targeting Iranian leadership. Ceasefires and negotiations have occurred, including a US-mediated agreement in January 2025, but the situation remains volatile, with the US announcing the end of "Epic Fury" and a memorandum of understanding between the US and Iran in June 2026, though fighting has intermittently resumed.