Israel Conducts Operations in Gaza, Lebanon, and West Bank
On Wednesday, September 23, 2026, marking the 1083rd day of the "War of Revival" (Iron Swords War), the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) reported ongoing operations across multiple fronts. In the West Bank, Israeli forces conducted raids in Palestinian villages, including arrests in Kafr Qallil, east of Nablus, where a Palestinian police colonel, Majdi Amr, was reportedly detained. The IDF also reported activity in Shechem (Nablus) and surrounding areas, with a suspect apprehended. Engineering forces were active in Al-Lubban al-Sharqiya, south of Nablus, and operations were noted in Attil, Dir al-Ghusun, and Aqraba, north of Tulkarm, as well as in Awarta, Asira al-Qibliya, and Silwad, south and east of Nablus, and in Tubas, where a suspect was detained. Clashes were reported in Silwad and Qaryut.
In southern Lebanon, IDF artillery targeted areas near Al-Mansouri and Hiam. The IDF maintains control over a buffer zone in southern Lebanon and southwestern Syria, conducting strikes and operations as needed. While a ceasefire is formally in effect in Gaza, the IDF controls a buffer zone encompassing over 60% of the strip and responds to violations with attacks on militants and targeted assassinations. IDF forces were also reported to be destroying buildings in eastern Khan Yunis.
The article also provides extensive historical context for the "Iron Swords War," which began on October 7, 2023, with Hamas's surprise attack on Israel. It details the initial Hamas assault, the subsequent Israeli declaration of war, and the broader conflict that expanded to include Hezbollah in Lebanon and other fronts. The text outlines casualty figures, the number of rockets fired, the fate of hostages, and significant events up to mid-2026, including the elimination of key militant leaders and various Israeli military operations and ceasefires.
Recent developments mentioned include the alleged detention of a Palestinian police colonel in Kafr Qallil, IDF operations in multiple West Bank locations resulting in arrests, and artillery fire in southern Lebanon. The report also notes the destruction of buildings in eastern Khan Yunis, Gaza, and the presence of an IDF reconnaissance drone over Nablus.