Israel Conducts Operations in Gaza, Lebanon, and West Bank on War's 1112th Day

On the 1112th day of the "War of Revival" (Iron Swords War), Israel continued military operations across multiple fronts. In Gaza, a formal ceasefire is in effect, though the IDF maintains control over a buffer zone encompassing over 60% of the strip. The IDF reported striking targets and engaging terrorists in response to violations, including pinpoint assassinations. On Thursday, October 22, 2026, Palestinian sources reported Israeli forces entering the Al-Faraa refugee camp in Samaria. Earlier, an Israeli airstrike in the Nuseirat camp in central Gaza resulted in casualties. The IDF, acting on Shin Bet intelligence, eliminated Ramadan Muhammad Ashhad Diab, identified as the leader of the Popular Resistance Committees in Khan Yunis. This organization, linked to Hamas, Hezbollah, and Iran's IRGC, was involved in the October 7th attacks.

Operations also intensified in Lebanon and Syria. The IDF controls a buffer zone in southern Lebanon and southwestern Syria, conducting strikes and operations within these territories. On Thursday, Israeli drones and aircraft targeted locations in southern Lebanon, including villages and military sites. Syrian media reported Israeli military aircraft flying over the western Damascus outskirts. In Gaza, an Israeli airstrike in the Sheikh Radwan area of Gaza City killed two individuals, one identified as Hamas activist Fuad al-Ghul. Following this, accusations circulated on social media labeling journalist Hamza al-Masri, who had previously identified al-Ghul as involved in a kidnapping, as a Shin Bet informant, though no evidence was presented.

In the West Bank, special undercover forces, operating under the Shin Bet, apprehended three suspects involved in arms dealing and terrorism during operations in the Kalandia camp and the village of Ash-Shuyukh. These operations, conducted on October 22nd and October 20th respectively, involved detaining individuals linked to weapons trafficking and explosive device manufacturing. The IDF also reported ongoing activities in various Palestinian towns and villages, including Tubas, Hebron, Jenin, and Nablus, with several arrests made.

The article also provides extensive historical context for the ongoing conflict, dating back to the October 7, 2023, Hamas-led attack. It details the initial invasion, the number of hostages taken and later released or confirmed deceased, and the significant Israeli casualties. The report notes the involvement of various regional actors and the extensive missile and drone launches from Gaza, Lebanon, Syria, Iraq, Iran, and Yemen. It also references past major escalations, including Israeli strikes in Iran and operations in Lebanon and Syria, as well as diplomatic efforts and ceasefires that ultimately failed or were violated, leading to renewed hostilities. The article concludes by stating that the IDF continues its operations in the West Bank, Gaza, Lebanon, and Syria.