Israel Defense Forces (IDF)

Israel's military has conducted over 1,200 raids and 669 airstrikes in Lebanon since the ceasefire began, claiming each responds to Hezbollah violations. - Conducting ongoing operations in Lebanon under ceasefire

Israel and Hezbollah signed a ceasefire on November 27, 2024, ending a year of cross-border war that killed nearly 4,000 Lebanese and displaced 1.4 million people. Fifteen months later, Israel has conducted over 10,500 documented violations—including 7,500 airspace violations and more than 3,000 ground and air strikes—with over 450 people killed since the truce began, including major strikes on February 21, 2026 in the Bekaa Valley near Baalbek killing at least 10 including eight Hezbollah operatives and three children, and a separate strike on Ain al-Hilweh refugee camp killing two Hamas operatives.

Updated Feb 16

Israel's military forces, which have conducted ground operations in Gaza since October 2023 and rescued eight hostages through direct operations. - Conducting Gvili recovery operation; withdrew from most of Gaza under ceasefire

Israel recovered the remains of Ran Gvili on January 26, 2026, ending the 843-day hostage crisis that began with Hamas's October 7, 2023 attack. Prime Minister Netanyahu declared in the Knesset on January 27 that 'There are no more hostages in Gaza.' The Hostages and Missing Families Forum halted activities after this closure.

Updated Feb 5

The IDF is enforcing a buffer-and-strike model that risks turning “ceasefire” into permanent low-level war. - Continuing targeted strikes during ceasefire; holding positions across large parts of Gaza

A senior Hamas commander is killed in a targeted Israeli strike. The next day, thousands pack the streets of Gaza for his funeral, coffins hoisted shoulder-high, flags everywhere, chants loud enough to carry the message: Hamas is still here.

Updated Dec 14, 2025