Israel Continues Operations in Gaza, Lebanon, Syria, and Judea and Samaria

On November 15, 2026, the 1136th day of the "War of Revival" (also known as "Iron Swords War") saw ongoing Israeli military operations across multiple fronts. The IDF maintained control over a buffer zone in southern Lebanon and southwestern Syria, conducting strikes and operations within those territories. In Gaza, a ceasefire was formally in effect, though the IDF controlled a buffer zone encompassing over 60% of the strip, responding to violations with attacks on militants and targeted assassinations. Operations also continued in Palestinian towns in Judea and Samaria, with arrests of suspected terrorists.

Early on November 15, 2026, IDF forces operated in various locations in Judea and Samaria, including Bazaria, Balata, and Burqin, leading to the detention of several suspects. Simultaneously, Lebanese sources reported Israeli airstrikes and artillery shelling in southern Lebanon. The IDF and Shin Bet confirmed a strike on a high-ranking Hamas militant, later identified by Hamas's military wing as Samir Abu Yunis, a commander involved in planning the October 7, 2023 attack. The strike reportedly occurred near Khan Yunis in Gaza, resulting in injuries.

The article also provided extensive background on the "Iron Swords War," which began with the Hamas-led attack on Israel on October 7, 2023. This attack resulted in over a thousand Israeli deaths, hundreds of soldiers and police killed, and the capture of hundreds of hostages. The conflict expanded with Hezbollah's involvement. The article detailed the fate of the hostages, with the last living ones released by October 2025 and the remains of the last deceased hostage returned in January 2026. It also recounted atrocities committed by Hamas on October 7, including attacks on a music festival and kibbutzim, and noted the significant number of foreign nationals among the casualties. The war led to over 2,000 Israeli deaths and tens of thousands wounded, with Israeli military casualties exceeding 970 soldiers since the war's inception. The IDF estimated that around 20,000 militants were eliminated in Gaza and 10,000 in Lebanon, with numerous terrorist leaders killed across the region. The conflict also involved extensive rocket and drone launches from Gaza, Lebanon, Syria, Iraq, Iran, and Yemen, and displaced hundreds of thousands of Israelis. Approximately 7,000 terror suspects were detained in Judea and Samaria since October 7, 2023, with about a third linked to Hamas. The article cited Gaza's Health Ministry figures of over 73,000 killed and 174,000 wounded, while also referencing a report questioning the reliability of Hamas's casualty data. It also noted the displacement of around 1.7 million Gazan residents and ongoing humanitarian aid efforts, with concerns about Hamas diverting aid.

The article further detailed a complex timeline of events extending into late 2026, including significant Israeli operations in Lebanon, such as "Arrows of the North" and "Eternal Darkness," and the elimination of key Hezbollah and Hamas leaders. It also mentioned Israeli actions in Syria, the fall of the Bashar Assad regime, and ongoing clashes with Houthis from Yemen. The narrative extended to a joint Israeli-American operation against Iran in early 2026, codenamed "Roaring Lion" and "Epic Fury," which reportedly led to the elimination of top Iranian leaders. Ceasefires were declared and later broken, with ongoing diplomatic efforts and continued military actions in various theaters.