The 442nd day of the Iron Swords war.Photo: IDF press service.
Saturday, 21 December 2024. The Iron Swords War has been going on for 442 days, encompassing Israel’s large-scale confrontation with terrorist groups in Gaza, Judea, Samaria, Lebanon, Syria, and even beyond. The last day was marked by rocket attacks from Yemen, large-scale IDF strikes in Gaza, and active operations in Judea and Samaria.
This was reported by Time Ukraine Israel, citing Newsru.co.il.
Chronology of events
00:00
- The IDF strikes targets in the centre of the Gaza Strip, particularly in the Sheikh Radwan and northern Nusairat areas.
- An explosion was reported in the area of Tul Karem, and IDF drones were spotted over Nur al-Sham.
- In Jabaliya, 10 people were killed in a strike on the Hull family home.
01:00
- In the centre of Gaza City, a building near the Al-Tabiyin school was destroyed, with dead and wounded.
- Shelling continues in the areas of Saftaoui and Tal al-Hawah.
02:00
- Silat al-Harithiya, Jenin: Armed clashes between the IDF and local terrorists.
03:00
- Sirens sounded in Tel Aviv, Herzliya, Ramat Gan and other cities in the centre of Israel.
- The IDF acknowledged failed attempts to intercept a rocket fired from Yemen. It landed in the Jaffa area.
- 16 people were injured, most of them by glass shards. 14 people were injured on the way to the shelters, and seven more suffered nervous shock.
05:00
- IDF artillery fired at targets in Al-Bureij, As-Sabra, and the northern Gaza Strip.
06:00
- IDF helicopters strike targets in southern Gaza, artillery shells Rafah area.
07:00
- The terrorist organisation Ansar Allah claimed responsibility for the rocket attack on Tel Aviv.
- According to the statement, a Falastin-2 ballistic missile was fired. The IDF confirmed that air defences were unable to intercept the missile.
10:00
- IDF operations continue in the village of Nabi Elias, near Qalqilya.
11:00
- Near the village of Ar-Rashayda, 7-year-old Mohammad Rashayda was killed by a mine.
Reactions and statements
The Ansar Allah terrorist organisation claimed responsibility for the rocket attack from Yemen, stating that it had used a Falastin-2 ballistic missile. The IDF command acknowledged that air defences were unable to intercept the missile.
At the same time, massive attacks on militant infrastructure continue in the Gaza Strip. A strike on a building near the Al-Tabiyin school caused significant civilian casualties.
The 442nd day of the war was another confirmation of the escalation of the conflict. Missile attacks, ground operations and air strikes indicate the expansion of the geography of the fighting. The missile fired from Yemen demonstrates the growing influence of external forces in the conflict.
