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The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) continue operations on multiple fronts—Lebanon, Gaza, and the West Bank. Northern Israel under missile strikes from Lebanon.
On September 22, 2024, the 352nd day of the “Iron Swords” war, Israel continues intense military action against terrorist groups, particularly Hezbollah in southern Lebanon. According to newsru.co.il, tensions escalated early that morning when over 100 missiles were fired at northern Israel, including Haifa and Galilee, causing injuries and extensive damage. The IDF responded with massive strikes on Hezbollah’s missile launchers and bases in Lebanon. Military operations also persist in Gaza and the West Bank, with the Al-Jazeera office in Ramallah being shut down amid ongoing unrest.
Timeline of Events 22.09.2024:
- 11:00 AM. The IDF reported new airstrikes on southern Lebanon, targeting dozens of Hezbollah sites. Overnight, Israeli Air Force (IAF) jets had also attacked objectives in the region. Israel’s air defense intercepted a suspicious aerial target, possibly a drone from Iraqi militants, near the Golan Heights.
- 10:00 AM. Lebanon’s Health Ministry confirmed that the death toll from IDF airstrikes in Beirut’s southern Dahiya district on September 20 reached 45. Among the dead were top Hezbollah commanders, including Ibrahim Akil, a key figure in Hezbollah’s special operations.
- 09:00 AM. The “Red Alert” siren sounded in the southern Golan Heights as Israel intercepted a suspected drone. Meanwhile, IDF airstrikes targeted sites northwest of Nuseirat in Gaza.
- 08:00 AM. Magen David Adom emergency services treated victims of rocket attacks in northern Israel. Four people suffered shrapnel injuries, including a 76-year-old man who was moderately wounded. Several others experienced mild injuries or shock.
- 07:00 AM. Hezbollah claimed responsibility for the rocket barrage on northern Israel, targeting military facilities near Haifa. According to Hezbollah, rockets “Fadi 1” and “Fadi 2” were used for the first time. The IDF confirmed that over 100 rockets were launched, with many intercepted, though some hit residential areas, causing damage.
- 06:00 AM. The “Red Alert” siren sounded in the Kinneret region as the IDF intercepted an aerial threat from Iraq. No casualties were reported.
- 05:00 AM. The IDF continued strikes in Gaza, targeting buildings in Deir al-Balah. Meanwhile, significant damage was reported in Lebanon, where a dairy farm was destroyed.
The events of September 22, 2024, mark a critical escalation on Israel’s northern front as Hezbollah intensifies missile attacks. The IDF continues to strike terrorist positions in Lebanon, maintaining operations across multiple theaters. The situation remains tense, with casualties and extensive damage in both Israel and Lebanon.
