Photo: Israel Defense Forces
Friday, August 16, 2024, marks the 315th day of the “Iron Swords” war, which Israel has been waging against terrorist organizations in Gaza, Judea, Samaria, and Lebanon since October 7, 2023. The IDF continues its ground operation in Gaza, destroying Hamas infrastructure and eliminating militants. The Israeli army strikes Hezbollah targets in Lebanon and continues operations in Judea and Samaria, preparing to repel massive attacks from the north and east.
Chronology of Events on 08/16/2024
11:00
Sources in Gaza report that IDF artillery shelled targets east of Deir al-Balah in the central sector.
10:00
Lebanese sources report that an IDF strike in Aitaroun killed one Hezbollah militant and seriously wounded another.
Sources in Gaza report that an IDF UAV struck a target in the Rimal area of Gaza City. One person was killed.
09:00
The IDF continues its ground operation in Gaza. The main ground battles are concentrated in the central and southern sectors, with strikes also occurring in the northern sector. In the past 24 hours, the Israeli Air Force attacked approximately 30 targets in Gaza. The 252nd Division operates in the central Gaza sector. Fighters from the 10th Armored Brigade “Harel” discovered several tunnel entrances and, with the help of UAVs, attacked several militants. The 98th Division is active in the Khan Yunis area in the southern sector, attacking rocket launch points. Fighters from the “Tzanhanim” Brigade attacked a building where weapons were found. In the southern sector, many militants were attacked in the past 24 hours with support from the Navy and Air Force.
08:00
Sources in Gaza report that IDF artillery is shelling targets in Zeitoun, southeast of Gaza City.
Sources in Gaza report that Israeli forces are demolishing buildings in al-Qarara, northeast of Khan Yunis, in the southern sector.
07:00
The IDF press service reported that on the night of Friday, August 16, IDF Air Force fighter jets attacked Hezbollah military targets in the village of Kila. IDF forces also launched an artillery strike on targets in the villages of Rameish and Ramia.
05:00
Sources in Gaza report that IDF artillery is shelling targets in the western part of Rafah in the southern sector.
Sources in Gaza report that the IDF Air Force struck targets in al-Qarara, northeast of Khan Yunis.
04:00
Sources in Gaza report that the IDF Air Force struck a target in eastern Khan Yunis in the southern sector.
Sources in the Palestinian Authority report that IDF forces are operating in Tulkarm, where armed clashes are taking place with local militants. A suspect has been detained.
Sources in Gaza report that the IDF Air Force struck the home of the Abdul Jawad family in the northern part of Nuseirat in the central sector, with one person killed and others injured.
03:00
Sources in Gaza report that the IDF Air Force attacked a house in the al-Mufti area, north of Nuseirat, in the central sector.
02:00
Sources in the Palestinian Authority report that IDF forces entered Beitin, northeast of Ramallah. Suspects have been detained.
Sources in Gaza report that the IDF Air Force attacked the home of the Eid family in al-Bureij in the central sector.
Sources in the Palestinian Authority report that IDF forces are operating in Jit, east of Qalqilya, where Israeli settlers caused damage to homes and vehicles the day before.
01:00
Sources in Gaza report a fire on the Gaza Marine gas platform off the coast of the sector.
00:00
In the settlements of Neve Ativ, Nimrod, Masade, and Ein Qiniya, on the northern Golan Heights, an early warning system alarm was triggered due to a suspected enemy drone intrusion. The IDF press service reported that a false identification of an aerial target occurred, but this was discovered after the air defense system had been activated.
Palestinian sources report clashes between border guards and local residents in the Shuafat neighborhood of Jerusalem.
Sources in Gaza report that an IDF drone attacked a target in the Nuseirat camp in the central Gaza Strip. One fatality has been reported.
Sources in Lebanon report that six houses were destroyed in the village of Kila as a result of IDF Air Force attacks.
The last alarm near the Gaza border was recorded on August 15 at 15:02. The last alarm near the Lebanese border was on August 15 at 18:21 (drone). During the current war, terrorist groups in Gaza and Lebanon generally (but not always) cease overnight rocket attacks on Israeli territory.
Source: newsru
