Israel-Hezbollah Conflict 2024: Day-by-Day Escalation
The recent escalation in the Israel-Hezbollah conflict has seen significant developments since mid-September 2024. Here’s a day-by-day breakdown of key events:
September 17, 2024:
The conflict reignited when Hezbollah’s wireless communication devices, including pagers, exploded throughout Lebanon and Syria in an attack attributed to Israel. This marked a significant escalation, leading to Hezbollah’s vow of retaliation.
September 21, 2024:
Hezbollah fired over 90 rockets at Israeli communities in northern Israel, igniting fires and causing destruction in Kiryat Shmona and Safed. In retaliation, Israel’s air force struck approximately 400 Hezbollah targets across southern Lebanon. The IDF claimed they had dismantled much of Hezbollah’s military chain of command during these operations.
September 22, 2024:
Hezbollah escalated further by launching 150 rockets at northern Israel, including the Haifa area, injuring six people and killing one. Israel responded with around 60 airstrikes targeting Hezbollah strongholds in southern Lebanon, leading to the death of several Hezbollah fighters.
September 23, 2024:
Israel launched Operation Northern Arrows, intensifying airstrikes against Hezbollah positions in southern Lebanon. These strikes killed over 500 people in a single day, including civilians. Hezbollah responded by firing over 240 rockets into Israel, targeting military bases and causing further injuries.
September 24, 2024:
Hezbollah launched multiple strikes on Israeli airbases and an explosives factory, while Israel targeted Hezbollah rocket launchers and logistical warehouses. Both sides reported damage, with Hezbollah firing approximately 300 rockets at northern Israel, causing significant damage.
September 25-26, 2024:
The international community, led by the U.S. and France, called for an immediate 21-day ceasefire to deescalate the growing conflict. However, Israeli officials maintained that military operations would continue until Hezbollah’s threat was neutralized.
This ongoing conflict has displaced thousands on both sides of the Israel-Lebanon border, and fears of a broader regional war are growing due to Hezbollah’s deep ties with Iran.
