The 432nd day of the Iron Swords war.Photo: IDF press service.
Wednesday, 11 December 2024, marks the 432nd day of the Iron Swords War, which Israel is waging against terrorist groups in Gaza, Judea, Samaria, Lebanon and Syria. This war, which began on 7 October 2023, continues under the sign of multi-vector military operations. According to the Time Ukraine Israel portal, citing Newsru.co.il, the IDF successfully continues to control buffer zones and strike at enemy strategic targets.
Operational situation
The Israeli Defence Forces maintain control over the southern regions of Lebanon and the buffer zone on the Syrian border. The IDF Air Force conducts powerful strikes on the targets of the Syrian army, which supports terrorist groups. Large-scale operations to neutralise terrorist cells continue in the Gaza Strip, as well as in Judea and Samaria.
Timeline of events on 11 December 2024
00:00-06:00
- IDF air strikes targeted numerous targets in Gaza, including residential buildings used by Hamas for shelter. In particular, an attack on the Al Bayoumi family home in Nusairat killed dozens of people.
- Artillery shells al-Bureij, Tal al-Hawah and Beit Lahiya.
- In Judea and Samaria, IDF forces conducted operations in Ramallah, Shu’eik, Tulkarem and Rujib, detaining suspected terrorists.
07:00-12:00
- The UAVs have been targeting facilities in southern and northern Gaza. One of the targets was a building near the Kamal Aduan hospital. The total death toll reaches dozens of people, including civilians.
- The Israeli military conducts cleansing operations in the towns of Jaius, Jaba, Sair and Rumana.
- Israeli territory is again under fire from Gaza. The rockets landed in the open, with no casualties.
13:00-00:00
- Massive shelling continues in Gaza: the areas of Al-Sabra, Al-Mawassi and Sheikh Zayed were affected.
- IDF tanks fire in the area of Al-Janin, destroying terrorist fortifications.
- Israeli engineer forces are completing work to strengthen the border with Syria, taking into account the experience of attacks by Hamas.
Analytics
The situation on the 432nd day of the war shows that Israel’s multi-level strategy continues. The main focus is on strengthening borders, launching preventive strikes and neutralising threats on various fronts. Maintaining a high pace of operations allows Israel to control the situation and minimise risks to its citizens.
