Israel Continues Operations in Gaza, Lebanon, and West Bank on War's 1110th Day
Translated & summarized from NEWSru Israel by baba
On the 1110th day of the "Iron Swords War," October 20, 2026, Israeli forces conducted operations in Gaza, Judea and Samaria, and southern Lebanon. Key actions included the elimination of Hamas officials and fighters, artillery strikes in Lebanon, and ongoing counter-terrorism operations in the West Bank. The report also provides historical context for the conflict, detailing its origins on October 7, 2023, and its evolution across multiple fronts.
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- Israeli forces conducted operations in Gaza, Judea and Samaria, and southern Lebanon on October 20, 2026.
- A Hamas internal security chief and a fighter involved in the October 7 kidnapping were eliminated.
- The IDF reported destroying over 540 terrorist infrastructure sites in southern Lebanon.
- The conflict, termed the "Iron Swords War," began with a Hamas attack on Israel on October 7, 2023.
- The article details historical events, including leader eliminations and hostage exchanges.
- Casualty figures and displacement of civilians in Gaza are noted.
On Tuesday, October 20, 2026, the 1110th day of the "War of Revival" (Iron Swords War) saw ongoing Israeli military operations across multiple fronts. In Judea and Samaria, operations continued in Arab villages, with Israeli forces reportedly using live fire in Rumman near Jenin and conducting an operation in Nabi Salih near Ramallah. A suspect was also detained in Kafr Dan near Jenin. Meanwhile, in Gaza, a ceasefire is formally in effect, though the IDF maintains a buffer zone covering over 60% of the territory. The IDF stated it attacks terrorists in response to violations and conducts targeted assassinations. On this day, the IDF and Shin Bet reported the elimination of Akram Bassam Shaaban Yassin, a Hamas internal security chief involved in preparing attacks and restoring Hamas's military capabilities. Another Hamas fighter, Tamir Muhammad Ibrahim al-Saba, implicated in the October 7, 2023, kidnapping of Shani Louk, was killed in Jabalia.
In southern Lebanon, Israeli artillery targeted areas near Nabatiyeh al-Fauka and Barashit. The IDF reported that its forces, including units from the 300th, 769th, and 4th brigades, are operating in a security zone in southern Lebanon, having destroyed over 540 terrorist infrastructure sites and seized significant weaponry. In central Gaza, a drone strike hit Al-Bureij camp, and another strike in Jabalia resulted in casualties. The IDF also reported destroying three Hamas weapons depots in Gaza on October 15, following evacuation warnings to the civilian population.
The article also provides extensive historical context for the "Iron Swords War," which began on October 7, 2023, with a large-scale Hamas attack on Israel. It details the initial atrocities, the subsequent Israeli declaration of war, and the ongoing conflict across various fronts, including Syria and Lebanon. The text highlights significant events such as the elimination of Hamas and Hezbollah leaders, rocket barrages, hostage exchanges, and humanitarian aid efforts. It also notes the extensive displacement of civilians and the high casualty figures reported by both sides, while also referencing a report questioning the reliability of Hamas-provided casualty data.
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