The “Swords of Iron” War

On October 7, 2023, Hamas — the Islamist militant group that governs the Gaza Strip — launched a massive surprise attack on Israel. The assault began early in the morning during the Jewish holiday of Simchat Torah, with thousands of rockets fired from Gaza into Israel and hundreds of Hamas fighters crossing the border into Israeli towns and kibbutzim, and the NOVA festival.

They killed more 1,200 people — mostly civilians — and took more than 250 hostages back into Gaza. Hurting more than 5,000 people.

The attack was the deadliest day for Jews since the Holocaust and marked a major turning point in the Israeli–Palestinian conflict.

In response, Israel declared the Swords of Iron war on Hamas and began a large-scale military campaign in Gaza.

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About a day after the outbreak of the war, the northern front also opened—Hezbollah launched rockets at IDF positions in northern Israel and later at civilian communities and targets.

Additional rockets were fired from Syria. To protect the home front, Israel decided to evacuate dozens of communities in the south and north.

From the start of the war, security forces also operated in Judea and Samaria, eliminating terrorist cells and arresting thousands of Palestinians.

Later in October, Israel was also attacked by the Houthi terrorist organization, operating from Yemen, using rockets and attacking ships.

There was also a missile attack from Iran, further escalating the regional threat against Israel.

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The 8 Fronts of the October 7 War

Gaza – The Primary Front against Hamas
Lebanon – Hezbollah Escalation
Syria – Iranian Proxy Infrastructure
Judea & Samaria – Internal Security & BDS - headquarters in Ramallah
Red Sea – Houthi Attacks from Yeman on Maritime Routes
Iraq – Regional Proxy Pressure
Iran – Missile attacks
Information War: Coordinated truth inversion, gaslighting, and victim-blaming on scale — across media, Wikipedia, and search engines.

Timeline of the Iron Swords War

October 7, 2023 – Outbreak of the War

Hamas launched a surprise invasion and massacre, collapsing Israel’s Gaza envelope defenses. Over 1,100 civilians, soldiers, and foreign nationals were killed; ~5,000 wounded; ~250 abducted.
Israel declared war, rejecting calls for a surrender deal.
IDF, police, and citizens mounted a heroic defensive response.

October 11, 2023 – Decision on Lebanon Front

Israel chose not to open a war in Lebanon to focus on defeating Hamas first.
Ensured resources could be concentrated on the Gaza front while maintaining readiness on other fronts.

October 16, 2023 – Assassination of Hamas Leader Sinwar (Rafah)

Targeted strike on Sinwar during operations in Gaza. (Later events confirm operational success in Rafah.)

October 27, 2023 – Ground Maneuver in Gaza

IDF began a large-scale ground operation.
Improved operational readiness after three weeks of planning.
Significant tactical and strategic achievements in Gaza.

November 25, 2023 – First Hostage Deal

Hamas paused fighting and released a number of hostages due to IDF pressure.
Decision reflected Israel’s patience and operational success.

December 2, 2023 – IDF Entry into Khan Yunis

IDF targeted and dismantled Hamas’ central command in Khan Yunis.
Achieved control over the center of gravity of Hamas leadership.

May 6, 2024 – IDF Enters Rafah

Completion of Hamas encirclement and neutralization of operational capabilities.
Assassination of Sinwar earlier in Rafah contributed to weakening Hamas.

September 2024 – Operation Northern Arrow

Israel targeted Hezbollah leadership and positions near the northern border.
Significant strategic gains in Lebanon, limiting Hezbollah’s operational capacity.

October 26, 2024 – Attack on Iran