Operation Iron Swords (Updated to 1 p.m., October 26, 2023)
Israeli Air Force airstrikes continued; about 250 Hamas terrorist targets in the Gaza Strip were attacked. In preparation for the next stages of combat, the IDF forces carried out targeted activity in the north of the Gaza Strip. After the mission, the troops left the area. Rocket fire attacks on Israel continue. Houses in the center of the country were damaged and six people were injured. The deputy chairman of the Hamas political bureau claimed Hamas was ready for the IDF's ground entry into the Gaza Strip and would inflict “a bitter defeat” on Israel. According to reports from the Gaza Strip, the humanitarian situation continues to deteriorate. Trucks continue to enter through the Rafah Crossing bringing humanitarian aid, called by UNRWA "a drop in the ocean." In Lebanon, sporadic shooting at IDF posts and Israeli cities, towns and villages continues. The IDF also continued attacking Hezbollah targets. The IDF continued counterterrorism activities throughout Judea and Samaria.
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