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21 October 2024, Monday, Iron Sword War, day 381. Israel continues its operation against terrorist groups in Gaza, the West Bank, Lebanon and Syria. This was reported by newsru.co.il.
On the 381st day of the war, the Israeli Air Force continues large-scale strikes against Hezbollah targets in Lebanon. The aircraft struck in Beirut, the Bekaa Valley and southern Lebanon, destroying terrorist infrastructure. The operations are accompanied by ground attacks. Despite the constant rocket attacks and drone attacks by Hezbollah, the Israeli army is active on several fronts, including Gaza, the West Bank and Lebanon.
Timeline of events on 21 October 2024
10:00:
The “Tzeva Adom” siren went off in Kiryat Shmona and surrounding areas due to rocket fire from Lebanon.
In Gaza, the IDF struck a building in the Sheikh Radwan neighbourhood in the northwest of the city. Israeli quadcopters also attacked a target in the al-Fahari area east of Khan Younis.
In Lebanon, Israeli aircraft destroyed a car in Dabaal in the south of the country. The siren was heard again in Margaliot.
09:00:
The “Tzeva Adom” alarm sounded again in Margaliot, near the border with Lebanon.
08:00:
An alarm was reported in Neot Mordechai, near Kiryat Shmona, but it turned out to be false.
Rocket fire from Lebanon reached the Upper and Central Galilee regions, where sirens were sounded. The IDF reported the launch of about 25 rockets, some of which were intercepted, while others landed on Israeli territory, causing material damage, but no casualties.
07:00:
Overnight, the Israeli Air Force carried out numerous strikes on Hezbollah targets in Beirut and southern Lebanon. Ammunition depots and other important facilities were attacked. The strikes also targeted branches of the Al-Qard al-Hassan Foundation, which finances Hezbollah and provides weapons procurement. The explosions were carried out in such a way as to minimise harm to civilians.
06:00:
Ground forces of the 36th, 91st, 98th and 146th divisions continue operations in southern Lebanon. During the fighting, a significant amount of weapons, ammunition and terrorist infrastructure was destroyed. The operations resulted in the elimination of numerous militants, including commanders.
At the same time, the IDF is active in the Gaza Strip. Soldiers of the 401st Brigade killed dozens of terrorists in Jabaliya, where Hamas tunnels were destroyed. The military forces also made significant gains in Rafah and other parts of the Strip.
05:00:
The IDF launches artillery strikes on positions in western Jabaliya and northwestern Nusairat.
04:00:
Israeli forces conduct operations in Tul Karem and Beit Lehem, detaining terror suspects.
03:00:
Israeli forces have entered Shechem, continuing their raids in the West Bank. At the same time, the infrastructure in Jabaliya was destroyed in Gaza.
02:00:
Air strikes targeted a house in Gaza City centre, as well as other targets in the Strip. The PA reports detaining suspects in Beit Fajar.
01:00:
An early warning system was activated in the Jordan Valley due to a threat of a drone attack, which was later intercepted.
00:00:
In Lebanon, the IDF continued strikes on Hezbollah targets near the Beirut airport and in other cities, including Baalbek and Khirmil.
Over the past few days, Israel’s military operations on the northern and southern fronts have become intense, destroying key military facilities of terrorist groups.
