Israel Continues Operations in Gaza, Lebanon, and West Bank on War's 1063rd Day

On the 1063rd day of the "War of Revival" (Operation "Iron Swords"), Israel Defense Forces (IDF) forces were active in multiple theaters, including Gaza, Lebanon, and Judea and Samaria. In Gaza, a ceasefire is formally in effect, though the IDF maintains control over a buffer zone encompassing over 60% of the territory. The IDF stated it attacks terrorists in response to ceasefire violations.

In Judea and Samaria, ongoing operations targeted Arab communities. Early on September 3, 2026, IDF forces were reported in eastern Nablus, Sebastia, and the village of Asira al-Qibliya, where suspects were detained. The IDF also operated in Al-Murayr, northeast of Ramallah.

Palestinian Authority sources reported that two residents of Al-Murayr, 19-year-old Omar Muhammad Naasan and 16-year-old Khalil Abu Aliya, were killed and one was seriously injured during clashes with Israeli soldiers on the evening of September 2. The PA Health Ministry stated they were shot by soldiers. The IDF claimed its soldiers were securing Israeli citizens and police in the village to recover stolen animals when riots broke out, with villagers throwing stones and concrete blocks. The IDF stated soldiers fired at individuals deemed to be instigators and a threat, and that the incident is under investigation.

Lebanese sources reported an IDF demolition in Kfar Tibnit in southern Lebanon's Nabatieh province and airstrikes on targets in the Aita al-Shaab area. The article also provides extensive background on the "War of Revival," which began on October 7, 2023, detailing the initial Hamas attack, Israeli casualties, hostage situations, and subsequent military operations across various fronts, including Iran, Syria, and Yemen, with significant events and casualty figures provided up to late 2026.