Israel Continues Operations in Gaza, Lebanon, Syria, and West Bank

On November 13, 2026, the 1134th day of the "War of Revival" (also known as the "Swords of Iron War"), Israel's ongoing conflict against terrorist organizations, saw continued Israeli military activity across multiple fronts. In Judea and Samaria, operations are ongoing in Arab villages, with the IDF reportedly active in the eastern parts of Shechem and in Beit Dajan. Meanwhile, the IDF maintains control over a buffer zone in southern Lebanon and southwestern Syria, conducting strikes and operations within these territories as needed. In Gaza, a ceasefire is formally in effect, though the IDF controls a buffer zone covering over 60% of the strip. The IDF states it attacks terrorists in response to violations and conducts targeted assassinations.

Recent overnight activity included a false alarm for a rocket attack near Kibbutz Nahal Oz. In southern Lebanon, IDF artillery reportedly targeted areas between Mis al-Jabal and Aitaroun, as well as the Saluki valley. In Gaza, reports indicated a fatality from a previous IDF strike on Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis, and an IDF strike on a tent in Al-Mawasi, west of Khan Younis, resulted in casualties.

The conflict, which began on October 7, 2023, with a large-scale Hamas attack from Gaza, has involved Hezbollah engaging from the north. The initial attack resulted in over a thousand civilian deaths and hundreds of hostages taken. The article details the extensive history of the war, including the release of 168 hostages by October 2025 and the recovery of the last captive's remains in January 2026. It also notes that over 80 hostages died in captivity. The initial attack targeted a music festival near the Gaza border and several Israeli communities, leading to significant Israeli casualties and the declaration of war by Israel.

Since the war's inception, over 970 IDF soldiers have been killed. The IDF estimates that approximately 20,000 militants have been eliminated or captured in Gaza and around 10,000 in Lebanon. Key terrorist leaders, including Ismail Haniyeh, Hassan Nasrallah, and Yahya Sinwar, have been eliminated in various locations. The conflict has seen over 13,000 rockets fired from Gaza and approximately 15,000 from Lebanon, with significant numbers of drones and other projectiles launched from Iran, Iraq, and Yemen. Hundreds of thousands of Israelis have been displaced from their homes. The article also references casualty figures from the Gaza Ministry of Health, while noting reports questioning the accuracy of these numbers, and details the extensive humanitarian aid efforts and the challenges in its distribution.

The article provides a lengthy chronology of events, including operations in Syria following the fall of the Bashar al-Assad regime in December 2024, Israeli actions against Hezbollah in Lebanon, including Operation "Northern Arrows" and the elimination of leaders, and strikes on Iran. It also covers various phases of operations in Gaza, such as "Might and Sword" and "Chariots of Gideon," and diplomatic efforts, including hostage and prisoner exchanges. The text mentions a joint Israeli-American operation against Iran in February 2026, "Roaring Lion" / "Epic Fury," which reportedly led to the elimination of top Iranian officials. Ceasefires in Iran and Lebanon were noted, alongside ongoing diplomatic attempts and the potential for renewed conflict. The article concludes by stating that the IDF continues its operations in Judea and Samaria, Gaza, Lebanon, and Syria.