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Monday, 7 October 2024, was the 367th day of the Iron Swords war, which Israel is waging against terrorist organisations in the Gaza Strip, Judea and Samaria, Lebanon and Syria. Israel continues large-scale operations on several fronts, responding to numerous rocket attacks, newsru.co.il reports.
IDF operations in Lebanon and the Gaza Strip
IDF ground forces are actively operating in Lebanon, particularly in the centre of Beirut. Aviation struck Hezbollah’s weapons depots located under residential areas. Despite significant losses, Hezbollah continues to shell Israeli territory, forcing the IDF to expand its operations.
Timeline of events on 7 October 2024
11:00
The Magen David Adom ambulance service reports that two women, approximately 30 years old, were taken to Shamir Asaf a-Rofeh Hospital after shelling central Israel from Gaza. The victims received light shrapnel wounds in the Sdot Dan council area. According to preliminary reports, several rockets fired from Khan Younis hit the centre of the country. Several additional casualties were reported, including those injured during evacuation or due to nervous shock.
10:00
A rocket fired by Hezbollah militants hits a residential building in the Kfar Vradim settlement in northern Israel. IDF forces are actively operating in southern Lebanon, where the 91st Territorial Division “A-Galil” is participating along with reserve units.
09:00
The rocket attack on the village of Dovev in northern Israel continues to destabilise the situation in the Galilee.
08:00
Petah Tikva City Hall has confirmed the death of Idan Shtivi, who was captured by terrorists a year ago. His body is being held in Gaza. Meanwhile, the IDF continues to operate in the Gaza Strip, striking rocket launchers and underground infrastructure of Hamas militants.
07:00
The Tzeva Adom alert was sounded in many communities in southern Israel due to rocket fire from Gaza. Four rockets were fired, three of which were successfully intercepted.
06:00
Northern Israel is under attack again. Sirens sounded in Carmel and other settlements as rockets from Lebanon hit open areas.
05:00
A 25-year-old reserve sergeant Itai Azulai was killed in action on the Lebanese border, and two other soldiers were seriously wounded. IDF forces continue operations in Judea and Samaria.
04:00
The Israeli Air Force attacks Hamas headquarters in Dir al-Balah. Meanwhile, the IDF conducts raids in Tul Karem and other regions of the West Bank.
03:00
Rocket attacks continue in northern Israel. Sirens sounded in the Lower Galilee due to rockets being launched from Lebanon.
01:00
The Israeli military has struck Hezbollah facilities in Beirut, including weapons depots. As a result of the attack, powerful explosions were recorded in the central part of the Lebanese capital, confirming the presence of weapons at the facilities.
The 367th day of the Iron Sword War continues to confirm the scale of the conflict, which spans several fronts. Israel is not only engaged in active hostilities in Gaza and the West Bank, but is also actively countering threats from Lebanon and Syria. Terrorist attacks and rocket attacks continue unabated, but the IDF continues to respond with strikes aimed at neutralising terrorist organisations.
