Photo: depositphotos
Timeline of Events 15.08.2024
10:00
IDF continues ground operations in Gaza. Major battles are ongoing in the central and southern parts of the sector, with strikes targeting the north. Over the past day, the Israeli Air Force has attacked more than 30 targets. The 252nd Division operates in the central sector of Gaza, having eliminated a militant group and destroyed a weapons depot. The 162nd Division continues its operations in the Rafiah area in the south, eliminating around 20 terrorists and destroying a building with a tunnel entrance. The 98th Division in Khan Younis, in the southern sector, has killed several terrorists guarding a Hamas weapons depot and eliminated a “Islamic Jihad” rocket launcher.
09:00
Hezbollah confirmed the deaths of two more fighters from IDF strikes on targets in southern Lebanon. Since the war began, Hezbollah has acknowledged the loss of 411 commanders and fighters (Lebanon’s Ministry of Health reports 550 killed, including Hezbollah fighters, other groups, and civilians).
In the Kisufim area, the “Red Color” alert sounded again this morning near the Gaza border.
The alarm was heard in several Upper Galilee towns. Preliminary reports indicate rocket fire from Lebanon. IDF reports that on the night of August 15, in the Western Galilee area, air defense forces intercepted a drone flying from Lebanon.
08:00
In the Kisufim area, near the Gaza border, the “Red Color” alarm was heard.
07:00
Sources in Gaza report IDF artillery shelling targets in the Zeitoun area in the southeast of Gaza City.
IDF artillery is shelling targets in the Abasan al-Jadida and Az-Zana areas east of Khan Younis in the southern sector.
IDF helicopters are firing on targets in the Saoudi and Sultan areas in the western part of Rafah city in the southern sector.
IDF forces are operating in the Zeitoun area in the southeast of Gaza City.
06:00
IDF states: “Last night, IDF forces (Shomron Brigade) operated against terrorists in Nablus. During the operation, terrorists fired at the troops and threw explosive devices. The military responded with gunfire, hitting targets. Additionally, an airstrike killed two armed men whose actions posed an immediate threat to the military. At the same time, last night, the IDF and special forces secured access for worshippers to Joseph’s Tomb in Nablus.”
Sources in the PA report IDF forces conducted an operation in Silwad, northeast of Ramallah. Suspects were arrested.
Sources in Gaza say IDF forces entered the eastern part of Al-Bureij in the central sector.
05:00
Sources in Gaza report IDF artillery shelling the Islamic complex in the Sabra area of Gaza City.
PA sources say IDF forces are leaving Nablus after completing the operation. Two local militants who resisted were killed, and at least four were injured.
PA sources say over ten suspects were detained by Israeli forces in the Abu Sneineh and Wadi as-Saman areas near Hebron.
Sources in Gaza report Israeli Air Force strikes on a building in the Maan area in eastern Khan Younis in the southern sector.
IDF helicopters are attacking targets in Gaza City.
Israeli Air Force is attacking targets in the Bani Suhaila area in eastern Khan Younis in the southern sector.
04:00
PA sources say IDF forces entered Al-Fawwar, south of Hebron. Suspects were detained.
Sources in Gaza report IDF artillery shelling targets in the Sabra area of Gaza City.
IDF has blown up several buildings in the western Rafah area in the southern sector.
PA sources say IDF forces entered Al-Bireh near Ramallah. Suspects were detained.
03:00
PA sources say IDF forces are operating in Tulkarem. Suspects were detained.
In several Western Galilee settlements near the Lebanon border, alarms were sounded. A drone incursion was reported.
PA sources say IDF forces entered Abu Sneineh, south of Hebron.
02:00
Armed clashes continue in Nablus. Reports indicate killed and injured Palestinians.
PA sources say IDF forces are operating in Sa’ir, north of Hebron.
01:00
Sources in Gaza report Israeli artillery shelling targets in the Zeitoun area in southern Gaza City.
The Israeli Air Force struck terrorist targets in Khan Younis, reportedly killing at least one person.
00:00
PA sources report armed clashes between Israeli military and militants near Joseph’s Tomb in Nablus, where Jewish pilgrims were transported by bus.
Clashes between Israeli military and local residents occur in the village of Balata in the Nablus areа
Source: newsru