Israel Continues Operations in Gaza, Lebanon, Syria Amid Ongoing War

On Tuesday, September 22, 2026, marking the 1082nd day of the "War of Revival" (also known as "Swords of Iron"), the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) reported ongoing operations across multiple fronts. In Judea and Samaria, the IDF conducted raids in Palestinian towns, including Tamun, Al-Masakin al-Shaabiya, and various locations within and around Shechem (Nablus), Tubas, and Tulkarm. Suspects were detained in some of these operations.

In southern Lebanon, the IDF maintained control over a buffer zone and conducted artillery strikes in the Saluki River valley, as well as engineering operations near Al-Mansouri. Lebanese sources reported explosions in the Al-Mansouri area. In southwestern Syria, Israeli artillery targeted areas near the villages of Abidin and Jamla in the Daraa province.

While a formal ceasefire is in effect in Gaza, the IDF maintains a buffer zone covering over 60% of the strip and conducts targeted strikes against terrorists in response to violations. Early on Tuesday, an Israeli airstrike targeted an area east of Gaza City's At-Tuffah neighborhood, and naval vessels fired on a target off the coast of Khan Younis.

The article also provided extensive historical context for the war, which began on October 7, 2023, with a Hamas-led attack on Israel. It detailed the initial attacks, the subsequent Israeli declaration of war, and the extensive casualties and hostage situations. The report highlighted significant events and operations throughout the conflict, including the elimination of key figures like Ismail Haniyeh, Hassan Nasrallah, and Yahya Sinwar, and various phases of military operations in Gaza, Lebanon, Syria, and Iran, along with diplomatic efforts and ceasefires that ultimately failed to bring lasting peace.