Israel Marks 1116th Day of War with Operations in Gaza, Lebanon, and West Bank
Translated & summarized from NEWSru Israel by baba
On October 26, 2026, Israel marked the 1116th day of the "Swords of Iron" war, with ongoing IDF operations in Gaza, Lebanon, and Judea and Samaria. The conflict, which began on October 7, 2023, has seen significant casualties on all sides and extensive military actions across multiple fronts. A ceasefire is in place in Gaza, though the IDF maintains control over a buffer zone. The article details the war's progression, including hostage situations, militant leader eliminations, and international involvement.
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- Israel is in the 1116th day of the "Swords of Iron" war, with ongoing IDF operations in Gaza, Lebanon, and Judea and Samaria.
- The war began on October 7, 2023, following a major Hamas attack on Israel.
- A ceasefire is in effect in Gaza, but the IDF controls a significant buffer zone.
- IDF forces are actively engaged in operations across multiple fronts, including strikes in Lebanon and Syria.
- The article details the extensive timeline of the war, including hostage exchanges and the elimination of militant leaders.
- Significant casualties and displacement have occurred on both Israeli and Palestinian sides.
On Monday, October 26, 2026, Israel entered the 1116th day of the "War of Return," also known as the "Swords of Iron" war, which began on October 7, 2023. The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) are conducting operations in Palestinian towns in Judea and Samaria, maintaining control over a buffer zone in southern Lebanon and southwestern Syria, and occasionally striking targets in these countries. A ceasefire is formally in effect in Gaza, though the IDF controls a buffer zone encompassing over 60% of the territory and responds to violations by attacking militants. Targeted assassinations of terrorists also occur periodically.
Early on October 26, 2026, IDF artillery reportedly targeted areas east of Gaza City and near Khan Yunis in southern Gaza, resulting in one fatality and one injury. IDF forces were also reported to be active in several locations in Judea and Samaria, including Rumman, Tuku, Qalqilya, and Al-Bireh, where a suspect was detained. Additionally, IDF artillery was reported to have struck targets east of Gaza City and in the Wadi Nahla area of southern Lebanon.
The article provides extensive background on the war, initiated by a Hamas attack on October 7, 2023, which involved rocket barrages and border breaches, leading to over a thousand civilian deaths and hundreds of hostages taken. The conflict escalated with Hezbollah's involvement. The text details the release of hostages, with the last surviving captives returning in October 2025 and the remains of the final hostage returned in January 2026. It recounts the initial attacks on a music festival and kibbutzim, and the subsequent Israeli declaration of war. The article notes significant Israeli casualties, with around 970 soldiers killed since the war's start, and estimates of enemy combatants eliminated in Gaza and Lebanon. It also lists the deaths of key militant leaders, including Ismail Haniyeh, Hassan Nasrallah, and Yahya Sinwar.
Further details include the number of rockets fired from Gaza and Lebanon, the displacement of hundreds of thousands of Israelis, and the detention of thousands of terror suspects in Judea and Samaria. The IDF has conducted tens of thousands of strikes in Gaza and thousands in Lebanon and Syria. The article cites Gaza's Health Ministry figures of over 73,000 killed and 174,000 wounded, while also referencing a report questioning the reliability of these figures. It mentions the displacement of approximately 1.7 million Gazans and the ongoing delivery of humanitarian aid, with Hamas reportedly intercepting a significant portion.
The war's timeline extends through various phases, including operations in Lebanon (codenamed "Arrows of the North"), a joint US-Israeli operation against Iran, and subsequent ceasefires and renewed hostilities. The article notes the fall of Bashar al-Assad's regime in Syria in December 2024, with IDF forces entering border areas to create a security buffer. It also details periods of intensified Houthi activity from Yemen, Israeli strikes in Yemen, and US involvement. The text mentions a prisoner exchange agreement in January 2025, followed by renewed IDF operations in Gaza and continued Houthi attacks. It describes Israeli air force operations in Iran in June 2025, followed by an exchange of fire and a subsequent ceasefire. The article concludes by stating that IDF operations continue in Judea and Samaria, Gaza, Lebanon, and Syria, with ongoing attempts at negotiation and a high probability of renewed conflict in Iran.
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