The 421st day of the Iron Swords War: A timeline of events

The 421st day of the Iron Swords war.Photo: IDF press service.

30 November 2024. The 421st day of the Iron Swords War, which Israel is waging against terrorist organisations in Gaza, Judea, Samaria, Lebanon and Syria. This war began on 7 October 2023. This was reported by the Time Ukraine Israel portal, citing Newsru.co.il.

The Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) continues to maintain control over southern Lebanon, while conducting active operations in Gaza, Judea and Samaria.

Chronology of events 30.11.2024

12:00
The Nahal Brigade operates in the Rafiah area under the direction of the Gaza Division. According to the IDF spokesperson, last week the military searched buildings near a hospital and a mosque. Significant stockpiles of weapons were found: anti-aircraft and anti-tank missiles, ammunition, Kalashnikovs, and grenades. A group of terrorists was eliminated and infrastructure related to terrorist activities was destroyed.

10:00
The Israeli Air Force has struck a military infrastructure in Syria near the border with Lebanon. These facilities were used by Hezbollah terrorists to transport weapons. The operation was carried out after the facts of violation of the ceasefire were established.

09:00
IDF forces discover a weapons cache hidden in a mosque by Hezbollah terrorists in southern Lebanon. The weapons were confiscated. The IDF also detained individuals suspected of terrorist activity.

08:00
An Israeli Navy corvette intercepted a drone over the Mediterranean Sea. The UAV was not entering Israeli airspace, so the Tzeva Adom alert was not activated.

07:00
The IDF announces the detention of a suspect in the village of Zayta Jamain, south of Nablus. Colonel Avihai Edrai recalls the ban on civilian movement in the border areas of southern Lebanon.

06:00
IDF air force strikes targets in Jabaliya, northern Gaza Strip. Artillery shells positions in the central part of the Strip.

05:00-00:00
Throughout the night, the IDF conducted operations in various areas of the Gaza Strip and Judea:

  • Terrorists’ facilities were destroyed in Jabalia, Sheikh Zayed and Beit Lahiya.
  • A building with a UNRWA warehouse used by terrorists was destroyed in Rafah.
  • Suspected terrorists were detained in Nablus and Hebron.

The situation in Gaza

Gaza’s Hamas-controlled Ministry of Health reports 18 deaths overnight. The IDF continues operations to clear areas, uncover weapons caches and dismantle terrorist infrastructure.

The Israeli Defence Forces have demonstrated resolve in countering terrorist threats, maintaining control over strategic regions and protecting its borders.