Israel, on October 26, launched "precise strikes" on military targets in Iran in response to a series of Iranian missile attacks, as tensions escalate in the region. This announcement follows Iran's October 1 missile attack on Israel, which marked a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict.
Israeli officials stated that the strikes were a retaliation for months of continuous aggression from the Iranian regime.
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Here's a comprehensive timeline of the conflict in West Asia that has been flaring up since Hamas' surprise attack on southern Israel on October 7, 2023.
October 2023
October 7: Hamas launches a large-scale surprise offensive on Israel, killing 1,205 individuals, mostly civilians. Hamas captures 251 hostages, taking them to Gaza; some hostages are later found dead. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declares war on Hamas, pledging to eliminate the group. In the aftermath, Israel and Hezbollah begin exchanging fire across the Lebanon-Israel border. October 8: Hezbollah launches guided rockets and artillery at three Israeli military posts in Shebaa Farms “in solidarity” with Palestinians. This region has been claimed by Lebanon since it was seized by Israel during the 1967 Six-Day War. October 13: Israel initiates a bombing campaign in Gaza and tightens its siege, directing civilians in northern Gaza to evacuate southward. October 27: Israel begins a ground offensive in Gaza, resulting in significant civilian displacement. The war has resulted in over 41,000 Palestinian deaths, primarily among women and children.
November 2023
November 15: Israeli forces conduct a raid on Al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza, alleging it houses a Hamas command center. November 24: A temporary truce is brokered, allowing for a hostage exchange in which Hamas releases 80 Israeli hostages in return for 240 Palestinians held by Israel.
February 2024
February 29: Gaza's health ministry reports that Israeli forces kill 120 civilians who rushed for food aid, with Israel claiming the soldiers believed the civilians posed a threat.
April 2024
April 1: An Israeli airstrike kills seven aid workers from the US charity World Central Kitchen, which Israel later describes as a "tragic mistake." It also strikes the Iranian consulate in Damascus, killing 13 people, including top IRGC commander Major General Mohammad Reza Zahedi. This marked the first time Israel targeted a diplomatic compound itself, prompting Iran to pledge a response. April 13: Iran launches 300 missiles and drones towards Israel, marking its first direct attack on Israeli territory. Most projectiles are intercepted with assistance from the U.S., U.K., and France, along with Jordan.
May 2024
May 7: Israel conducts operations in Rafah, southern Gaza, seeking control of the Egyptian border.
July 2024
July 13: Israeli strikes kill Hamas military leader Mohammed Deif in southern Gaza. July 20: Following a drone attack on Tel Aviv, Israel strikes Houthi rebels in Yemen, escalating tensions with Hezbollah along the Israel-Lebanon border. July 27: A rocket attack in the Golan Heights kills 12 children. Hezbollah denies involvement. July 30: An Israeli airstrike kills Hezbollah commander Fuad Shukr in Beirut. Hamas leader. July 31: Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh is assassinated in Tehran during an airstrike. Hamas blames Israel and warns of "enormous consequences for the entire region." Iran vows "harsh punishment."
August 2024
August 16: The U.S. presents a truce proposal to Israel and Hamas, which Hamas immediately rejects. August 22: Truce negotiations mediated by Egypt and Qatar resume. August 25: Israel claims to have thwarted a large-scale Hezbollah attack with airstrikes in Lebanon, leading Hamas to launch hundreds of rockets at Israel. August 28: Israel conducts operations in the West Bank against Palestinian militants, with the U.N. calling for an immediate halt to hostilities.
September 2024
September 17-18: Explosions kill dozens of Hezbollah members in Lebanon, with Israel expanding military objectives to secure its northern border. Communication devices explode, resulting in at least 39 deaths and nearly 3,000 injuries. September 23-27: Israeli forces conduct over 650 airstrikes on 1,600 Hezbollah targets in Lebanon, killing more than 700 Lebanese, including 50 children and 94 women. September 27: An Israeli airstrike kills Hassan Nasrallah and an Iranian general in Beirut, prompting vows of retaliation from Iran.
October 2024
October 1: In response to the deaths of Nasrallah and Haniyeh, Iran launches missile strikes on Israel. October 7: Over 100 Israeli fighter jets attack more than 120 Hezbollah targets in Lebanon. October 16: Hamas leader and architect of the October 7 attack, Yahya Sinwar, is assassinated by Israel. October 20: Hezbollah drone targets Israeli PM Netanyahu's residence. October 23: Israel confirms killing of key Hezbollah leader Hashem Safieddine in Beirut airstrike. October 26: Israel launches precision strikes on Iran's military sites.
Israel, following Iran's missile strike on October 1, had pledged to retaliate, with Defense Minister Yoav Gallant asserting that the response would be "deadly, precise, and surprising." The conflict intensified after Hamas launched a devastating attack on Israel on October 7, 2023, resulting in the deaths of 1,206 individuals, primarily civilians. In response, Israel has expanded its military operations into Lebanon, aiming to secure its northern border amid ongoing assaults from Hezbollah, which is supported by Iran and has been actively aiding Hamas in the conflict.
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