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Tuesday, 8 October 2024, is the 368th day of the Iron Swords War, which Israel has been waging against terrorist organisations in Gaza, Judea and Samaria, Lebanon and Syria since 7 October 2023.
According to newsru.co.il, IDF ground forces continue to operate in Lebanon, striking targets in Beirut, while Hizbullah is firing rockets. After another round of shelling in central and southern Israel, the IDF intensified its attacks on the Gaza Strip and is conducting operations in Judea and Samaria.
Timeline of events on 8 October 2024
09:00
The forces of the IDF’s 146th Armoured Division “A-Mapatz” entered Lebanon on the evening of 7 October, joining the 98th, 36th and 91st Divisions already operating in the south of the country. Units of the Carmeli Reserve Brigade and the A-Tkuma Artillery Brigade are supporting the operations. In addition, the IDF continues to expand its ground operation in northern Gaza. Leaflets were dropped over the town of Beit Lahiya, demanding that residents evacuate to the humanitarian zone in the southwest of the Strip.
08:00
According to reports from Gaza, the IDF is destroying buildings in Jabaliya in the north of the Strip. At the same time, the Israeli Air Force strikes the outskirts of Tyre in southwestern Lebanon.
07:00
Air raid warnings were sounded in the Upper Galilee and near the Lebanese border due to rocket fire. The IDF launched a targeted attack on targets in southern Beirut, killing one of Hizbullah’s leaders, Suheil Hassin Hasini, who was a key figure in the group’s financing and logistics.
06:00
IDF continues artillery shelling in the east of Khan Younis, while ground forces advance towards al-Bureij. Intense fighting continues in the town of Jabaliya.
05:00
The IDF reports the death of Staff Sergeant Noam Yisrael Abdu during fighting in northern Gaza, and the serious wounding of another soldier.
04:00
Air raid warnings were heard again in the Upper Galilee. At the same time, according to reports from Gaza, the IDF is striking targets in the central part of the Strip.
03:00
Israeli artillery shells positions in the southern Gaza Strip, while IDF forces continue active operations south of Shechem.
02:00
The IDF continues to destroy buildings in the centre of Gaza, in the Nuseirat area. At the same time, artillery shelling of Hezbollah positions continues in southern Lebanon.
01:00
IDF quadcopter attacks continue in central Gaza, amid ongoing operations in Judea and Samaria.
00:00
Air raid warnings have been sounded in the border areas of northern Israel following another rocket attack from Lebanon, where at least 10 rockets were reportedly fired.
The IDF continues large-scale operations in both Lebanon and the Gaza Strip, responding to rocket attacks from both directions. The elimination of key Hezbollah figures demonstrates the high level of coordination and thorough preparation of the Israeli armed forces, which continue to conduct counter-terrorism operations on several fronts.
