The 408th day of the Iron Swords war.Photo: IDF press service.
On Sunday, 17 November, IDF troops continued military operations in Lebanon and Gaza, supporting a major campaign against terrorist groups in several regions. Operations are being conducted in Lebanon, southern Gaza, as well as in Judea and Samaria, in response to numerous militant attacks. Numerous strikes on key terrorist targets, civilian casualties, and heroic sacrifices of the Israeli military were recorded throughout the day. This was reported by TimeUkraineIsrael with reference to Newsru.co.il.
Chronology of events
10:00
The “Tzeva Adom” siren sounds in the Akko, Haifa and Upper Galilee areas as a rocket hits the settlement of Kfar Masaryk, causing significant damage. In addition, an alarm was sounded near the border with Gaza, in the Nahal Oz area, but it later turned out to be a false alarm.
09:00
The Hezbollah-affiliated Al-Mayadeen TV channel reports six deaths as a result of Israeli air strikes on three villages in the Bekaa region of eastern Lebanon. An alert was also issued in the towns of Yawneh and Kfar a-Nagid. The IDF reports the detection and interception of an enemy drone in the Palmyra area.
08:00
According to the Gaza Ministry of Health, about 65 people were killed in airstrikes in Beit Lahiya in the northern part of the Strip. At the same time, Lebanese sources report IDF strikes in the south of Beirut, in particular in the areas of Al-Shiya and Al-Hadat.
07:00
IAF strikes the village of Toureh in southern Lebanon and conducts operations in Beit Lahiya. Drones attack targets in Marjayoun, southern Lebanon, causing significant losses to terrorist groups.
06:00
The IDF fleet fires on targets in the western part of Gaza City and advances towards Al-Bureij on the eastern side. The strikes in the Rafah area resulted in deaths and injuries.
05:00
The IDF announces the death of 21-year-old Reserve Staff Sergeant Idan Keinan from Ramat Gan, a member of the 80th Battalion of the Kfir Brigade. At the same time, the Israeli Air Force reportedly conducts another round of strikes on targets in al-Buraydah, destroying strategic targets.
04:00
A “Tzeva Adom” alert is issued in Tel Hatsira in the southern Golan Heights due to the detection of a drone from Syria. At the same time, IDF strikes continue in a number of areas in southern Lebanon, including Jabshit and Aba.
03:00
The IAF conducts more strikes on targets in Al-Buiraj, in the centre of the Gaza Strip. Local sources report dead and wounded.
02:00
Israeli troops are conducting operations in Beit Lehem, Budrus and Bir Zeit, near Ramallah, where armed clashes are taking place.
01:00
Air strikes on targets in Beit Lahiya in northern Gaza, with preliminary reports of deaths and injuries.
00:00
An Israeli air strike hits a building in al-Buiraj in central Gaza, killing between nine and 11 people.
Results of the day
Over the past 24 hours, the conflict has remained tense, with shelling and air strikes continuing both in Gaza and on targets in Lebanon. The “Tzeva Adom” alert was declared both in the areas bordering the Gaza Strip and Lebanon. Terrorist groups continue to attack Israel, but suffer significant losses as a result of effective IDF operations.
