Israel Continues Operations in Gaza, Lebanon, Syria, and Judea and Samaria
Translated & summarized from NEWSru Israel by baba
On November 8, 2026, Israel continued military operations in Gaza, Lebanon, Syria, and Judea and Samaria, marking the 1129th day of the "Swords of Iron War." The conflict, which began with a Hamas attack on October 7, 2023, has led to significant Israeli casualties and widespread displacement. The IDF reported ongoing actions in Judea and Samaria, buffer zone control in Lebanon and Syria, and responses to violations in Gaza. The article details the war's origins, major events, and casualty figures, including disputed numbers from Gaza.
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- Israel's "Swords of Iron War" continued on November 8, 2026, with operations in Gaza, Lebanon, Syria, and Judea and Samaria.
- The conflict began on October 7, 2023, with a large-scale Hamas attack from Gaza and subsequent escalation.
- IDF reported ongoing military actions, including strikes, operations, and arrests in Judea and Samaria and border regions.
- The war has resulted in significant Israeli military casualties and widespread displacement of hundreds of thousands of Israelis.
- Disputed casualty figures from Gaza's Ministry of Health were highlighted, with questions raised about Hamas's reporting.
- The IDF estimates tens of thousands of militants have been eliminated or captured across Gaza and Lebanon.
On Sunday, November 8, 2026, the 1129th day of the "War of Revival" (also known as the "Swords of Iron War") saw continued Israeli military activity across multiple fronts. The IDF maintained operations in Arab towns in Judea and Samaria, controlled a buffer zone in southern Lebanon and southwestern Syria, and conducted strikes and operations within those countries. In Gaza, a ceasefire was formally in effect, though the IDF controlled a buffer zone covering over 60% of the strip and responded to violations with attacks on terrorists and targeted assassinations.
Early on November 8, 2026, air raid sirens sounded in Zarit and Shomera in northern Israel near the Lebanese border, indicating drone infiltration. Palestinian Authority sources reported IDF activity in various locations east and west of Nablus and south of Jenin, including arrests of suspects. In Gaza, IDF tanks reportedly shelled targets in Khan Yunis.
The "Swords of Iron War," or "War of Revival," began on October 7, 2023, with a large-scale Hamas attack from Gaza that included rocket barrages, border breaches, and the killing of over a thousand civilians and security personnel, along with hundreds of hostages taken to Gaza. Hezbollah also joined the conflict with rocket fire from the north. The initial attack targeted a music festival near the Gaza border, resulting in hundreds killed and many taken hostage, and included massacres in kibbutzim like Be'eri, Kfar Azza, and Nir Oz, as well as incursions into Negev communities.
Israel declared a state of war, its first since 1973. The conflict has resulted in significant Israeli casualties, with approximately 970 soldiers killed since October 7, 2023, across various fronts. The IDF estimates that around 20,000 militants have been eliminated or captured in Gaza and 10,000 in Lebanon. High-profile leaders of Hamas and Hezbollah, including Ismail Haniyeh, Hassan Nasrallah, and Yahya Sinwar, were reportedly eliminated in 2024. Over 13,000 rockets were launched from Gaza and 15,000 from Lebanon since the war's start. Hundreds of thousands of Israelis were displaced from their homes. Approximately 7,000 terror suspects were detained in Judea and Samaria, with about a third linked to Hamas. The Gaza Ministry of Health reported over 73,000 killed and 174,000 wounded, though a report by the Henry Jackson Society and Fifty Global questioned these figures, suggesting Hamas intentionally inflated casualty numbers. The UN reported around 1.7 million displaced residents in Gaza.
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