The 457th day of the Iron Swords war.Photo: IDF press service.
The Iron Swords war, which Israel is waging against terrorist groups in Gaza, Judea, Samaria, Lebanon, Syria and Yemen, has been going on for 457 days. This was reported by the editorial board of Time Ukraine Israel, citing Newsru.co.il.
The Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) continue large-scale operations in the region: control of southern Lebanon, strikes on targets in the Gaza Strip, and cleansing operations in Judea and Samaria. Over the past day, new attacks by Houthis attempting to strike Israel from Yemen were recorded.
Timeline of events on Sunday, 5 January 2025:
Morning events
00:00
The Houthis have launched another rocket attack. IDF air defence systems intercepted the rocket outside Israeli airspace. Explosions were heard in the central and northern parts of the country.
03:00-06:00
- In Gaza, IDF engineering units blew up buildings in the northern and southern districts of the city.
- In Khan Younis, the house of the Al-Khalou family was hit. There are reports of dead and wounded.
- Suspected terrorists were detained in Tul Karem and Ramallah.
07:00-09:00
- IDF artillery shelled terrorist positions in Jabalia, Saftauya and Dir al-Balas.
- Several strategic buildings were destroyed in the Gaza Strip, including in Bait Hanoun.
- Over the weekend, dozens of terrorists were killed in Gaza and over 100 targets, including rocket launchers, were attacked.
Daytime events
10:00-13:00
- Lebanese sources report explosions in Tir Harf, where the Israeli military is destroying Hezbollah’s weapons depots.
- The IDF conducts searches in Nilin and Bardala (Samaria) in search of terrorists.
14:00
- Israeli aircraft strikes a Syrian air defence battery near Damascus. According to reports, important military facilities were destroyed.
15:00
- In the Gaza Strip, quadcopters attacked targets in the Abd al-Rahman area.
- The house of the Abu Jarbu family was shelled in Nusairat. There are dead and wounded.
Main results of the day
- Nineteen suspects were detained in Judea and Samaria, a terrorist was killed, and 24 weapons were confiscated.
- Strategic targets, including terrorist launchers, were struck in the Gaza Strip.
- The Israeli military continues to clear southern Lebanon of Hezbollah weapons.
This chronicle reflects the intensity and scope of the conflict, which has now lasted 457 days. The Israeli Defence Forces have stressed their commitment to minimising harm to civilians, despite the ongoing threats from terrorist organisations.
