Military Situation Report as of November 24, 2024, at 11:00 AM
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November 24, 2024, marked the most intense day since the start of the Al-Aqsa Flood operation in terms of missile volume, quality, and geographic coverage.
In the last 24 hours, Hezbollah launched seven military operations in strategic depth, beginning at 6:30 AM by targeting a military objective in Tel Aviv with drones and advanced missiles. Despite no air raid sirens, Hezbollah confirmed achieving its goal, suggesting the target might have been linked to Israel’s air defense systems.
At 9:00 AM, Hezbollah struck Ashdod's naval base for the second time in a week, deploying drones. These attacks, like the one on Tel Aviv, were accompanied by an Israeli media blackout and no air raid sirens, leaving the Israeli public stunned.
On Friday, Hezbollah also targeted Palmachim Airbase near Tel Aviv but announced it only two days later. This base is critical to Israel's air force operations and the Arrow defense system, which has been absent from recent confrontations.
Hezbollah often delays or withholds announcements of successful strikes, reflecting its strategic approach to psychological and operational warfare.
Later, Hezbollah executed a coordinated missile barrage, overwhelming Israel’s Iron Dome with medium-range missiles before launching long-range ballistic missiles. This unprecedented intensity created a fire belt impacting major cities along the occupied Palestinian coastline, including Haifa, Acre, Nahariya, Netanya, Ashdod, and Tel Aviv.
Images of fires and destruction circulated widely on Israeli social media, breaching military censorship.
Hezbollah publicly claimed responsibility for targeting Tel Aviv's Glilot base, Haifa’s naval and Zevulun bases, and Shraga base north of Haifa, while withholding information on additional targets.
Israel’s air defenses failed to intercept the missiles despite intensive aerial operations over southern Lebanon, exposing the shortcomings in its claims of dismantling Hezbollah’s infrastructure.
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Northern Occupied Palestine
Hezbollah’s attacks on northern areas escalated significantly in the past 24 hours.
17 separate strikes targeted cities, settlements, and military sites, including Safed, Kfar Blum, Kiryat Shmona, and Ma’alot, among others.
A significant operation targeted an Israeli military operations room in the Metula settlement using kamikaze drones, causing heavy casualties.
Key Military Bases Struck:
- Dado Base
- Birya Base
- Artillery positions east of Jatoun
Despite Israel’s ground offensive and aerial assaults, Hezbollah’s firepower in northern Palestine outpaced pre-ground invasion levels, signaling the resilience of its infrastructure.
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Direct Engagements
Western Sector: The Bayada Ambush
Hezbollah conducted a large-scale ambush on Israeli vehicles in the Bayada region.
Starting on the evening of November 23, a tactical maneuver lured Israeli forces into a trap, resulting in the destruction of five Merkava tanks within 45 minutes.
This operation showcased Hezbollah's use of “soft defense,” feigning territorial losses to bait Israeli forces into kill zones.
Eastern Sector: Khiyam Battle
In the Khiyam area, the battle continues for the eighth consecutive day. Hezbollah targeted Israeli positions with rocket salvos and drones, inflicting significant casualties.
Western Sector: Rahib Strike from Ayta al-Shaab
Despite Israeli claims of securing Ayta al-Shaab and eliminating Hezbollah fighters, Hezbollah launched a guided missile from the town, striking the Rahib site.
This action exposed Israeli propaganda about neutralizing Hezbollah’s presence and dismantling its infrastructure in border areas.
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In the past 24 hours, Hezbollah demonstrated operational superiority by maintaining firepower and successfully executing complex attacks despite Israeli military efforts.
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