This timeline of the Israel–Hezbollah conflict covers the period from 1 April 2024, when Israel struck the Iranian consulate in Damascus, to 26 July 2024, one day before the Majdal Shams attack.
After the consulate airstrike, which killed 16 people including 2 Iranian generals, Iran retaliated with drone and missile strikes on Israel, their first direct attack on Israel since the start of their proxy conflict. Nobody was killed in Iran's retaliatory strikes, however many people were treated for minor injuries with 1 child critically injured. Iran's response was seen as "limited", pleasing hardliners calling for a response whilst limiting escalation, not wanting to provoke a full scale war with Israel and the US. Iran repeatedly signalled to the US that their response would be "contained", via diplomatic back-channels, and that it had no desire for a war with the US, which the US reciprocated.
April
1 April
An Israeli airstrike near the Iranian embassy in Damascus killed sixteen people, including Mohammad Reza Zahedi, a senior officer in the IRGC and a Hezbollah member.US 'outraged' by Israeli airstrike on international team of aid workers: Day 179 of the Gaza war Lorient Today today.lorientlejour.com The IDF simultaneously attacked ten Hezbollah targets in the Rachaya al Foukhar area.
2 April
The IDF struck Khiam, killing a Hezbollah member. It also struck Naqoura, Jabal Al-Labouneh, Alma Al-Shaab, Tayr Harfa, Al-Dhahira and Aita Al-Shaab with heavy artillery. Hezbollah announced that they targeted an IDF position in al-Malikiyah.
3 April
The IDF said it strengthened its air defenses and deployed reservists as Israel prepared for a potential Iranian response to the airstrike on 1 April.
4 April
The IDF struck Hezbollah sites in Khiam and Kafr Kila. Later it carried out airstrikes in Yaroun, Aynata, and Maroun al-Ras. Hezbollah fired several projectiles at Western Galilee, damaging a house in Shlomi. The IDF responded by shelling the launch sites with artillery.
5 April
Israeli airstrikes struck a building in Marjayoun, killing three Amal Movement fighters.IDF says it struck building in Lebanon belonging to group allied with Hezbollah timesofisrael.com By EMANUEL FABIAN. Retrieved 5 April 2024 Seven others were injured in a raid on Kfar Hamam. Israeli airstrikes also targeted a house in Aita al-Shaab, killing two Hezbollah members and injuring two civilians.Nasrallah to 'Netanyahu the madman' — 'You can't cope in Gaza and you want to wage war against Lebanon?': Day 182 of the Gaza war L'Orient Today - Live 4/6/2024 Hezbollah announced that it had struck Israeli sites in Misgav Am, Zarit Barracks, al-Malikiyah, Bayad Blida, Khallet Warda, Branit, and Jal al-Alam.
6 April
Hezbollah announced the death of two of its members in an attack on Mais al-Jabal.Body of Israeli hostage recovered in Gaza; young Amal aid worker succumbs to injuries in south Lebanon: Gaza war, day 183 06 April 2024 today.lorientlejour.com LIVE
7 April
Hezbollah downed an Israeli Hermes 900 drone over Lebanese airspace. The IDF struck four Hezbollah sites in Baalbek, including a military complex. Hezbollah fired dozens of Katyusha rockets into the Golan Heights, striking an air defense base.
8 April
An Israeli strike in as-Sultaniyah killed three Hezbollah members, including senior Radwan commander Ali Ahmed Hussein. A Hezbollah drone crashed in Rosh HaNikra while two other drones were intercepted near Kiryat Shmona. The IDF said it struck Hezbollah military infrastructure in Khiam.
9 April
The IDF said overnight airstrikes in Syria struck military infrastructure and a Syrian Army post in Mahajjah.
10 April
The IDF struck Hezbollah targets in Ayta ash-Shab, Khiam, and shelled sites near Naquoura.
11 April
The IDF struck a building in Dhayra and used tanks to shell a site near Tayr Harfa. It later struck Hezbollah targets in Mays al-Jabal, Yarine, Khiam, and Marwahin, where it also struck a Hezbollah observation post, and attacked areas near Abou Chach with artillery.
12 April
Hezbollah fired at least 40 Katyusha rockets into the Galilee panhandle targeting IDF artillery positions. The IDF struck Hezbollah sites in Ayta ash Shab and Taybeh. France, Poland, and Russia issued advisories against travel to Israel, Palestine, and Lebanon.
13 April
An IDF reservist and member of the Hanita security team was seriously wounded by a Hezbollah drone attack. The IDF said it struck a large Hezbollah complex and a military post in Al Rihan. It later announced that it simultaneously attacked Hezbollah targets in Houla, Bayt Lif, Odaisseh, and Taybeh. In the night it struck military structures in Khiam and Kfar Kila. Hezbollah fired dozens of rockets at an IDF base in the Golan Heights, setting off sirens in Snir.
14 April
Hezbollah said it fired dozens of Katyusha rockets at three IDF positions in the Golan Heights. The IDF struck a site belonging to Radwan forces in the Jbaa area. It also struck a Hezbollah-owned building near Baalbek. Hezbollah announced the death of one of its fighters.
15 April
Hezbollah claimed responsibility for a bomb attack that injured four IDF troops operating inside Lebanese territory in the Tel Ismail area.
16 April
Hezbollah claimed responsibility for a missile and drone attack on an Iron Dome facility in Beit Hillel. Three people were killed in an Israeli strike on a car near Ain Ebel, including the commander of Hezbollah's coastal sector. Two Hezbollah members were killed after the IDF struck a car in Chehabiyeh.LIVE At least four killed, including Hezbollah commander and two members, in Israeli strikes on south Lebanon: Day 193 of the Gaza war L'Orient Today 16 April 2024
17 April
Fourteen soldiers and four civilians were wounded after a Hezbollah drone struck a community center in Arab al-Aramshe. One soldier was critically injured and four others were seriously injured. Hezbollah claimed it fired a Burkan missile at the headquarters of the IDF's 91st division in Biranit.
18 April
An airstrike on Kafr Kila killed two Hezbollah members. Hezbollah attacked an IDF position in Al-Malikiyah.
19 April
The IDF struck Hezbollah military infrastructure in Ayta ash Shab, killing a Hezbollah member who was reportedly a son of influential Shiite cleric, the late Abdel Mohsin Fadlallah.(April 19, 2024) Iran, Israel appear to downplay Israeli strikes on Isfahan military base: Day 196 of the Gaza war Lorient TODAY LIVE
20 April
An IDF strike on a house in Jebbain killed three Hezbollah members and wounded two others. The IDF also said that it struck Hezbollah infrastructure in Kafr Kila and Ayta al Shaab. Hezbollah announced that it hit IDF positions in Metula and Shlomi.
21 April
The IDF said that it struck Hezbollah targets in Ayta ash-Shab, Naqoura and Majdal Zun.By EMANUEL FABIAN: IDF says fighter jets struck south Lebanon buildings where Hezbollah operatives were gathered Times of Israel | timesofisrael.com (APRIL 21, 2024) Hamas claimed responsibility for firing 20 Grad rockets from Lebanon into an IDF position near Shomera. No injuries were reported.By EMANUEL FABIAN (APRIL 21, 2024) Hamas in Lebanon claims responsibility for Upper Galilee rocket barrage timesofisrael.com An IDF soldier died from injuries sustained after the 17 April drone attack on Arab al-Aramshe. An IDF airstrike in Kafr Kila killed an Amal Movement member and injured two other people.
22 April Hezbollah said that it shot down an Israeli Hermes 450 drone over the Al Aishiyeh area. Hezbollah launched approximately 35 missiles in the Ein Zeitim area, causing no casualties. The IDF struck Hezbollah targets in Arzoun and Al-Adiseh.
23 April
An overnight IDF strike killed a Redwan Force fighter. In the afternoon, an IDF drone strike on a car in the town of Aadloun killed a senior leader in Hezbollah's air defense unit.EMANUEL FABIAN Hezbollah drones downed off coast of Acre, Nahariya, after IDF strikes kill 2 operatives timesofisrael.com. 2024-23-04 Hezbollah launched a drone attack into Acre targeting two IDF bases in its deepest attack into Israel since the war began. Two people were killed and six others were injured after an Israeli airstrike on a house in Hanine.
24 April
Hezbollah fired dozens of Katyusha rockets into northern Israel. Two houses in Avivim were significantly damaged. The IDF struck around 40 Hezbollah targets in Ayta ash-Shab with fighter jets and artillery.
25 April
One person was wounded after an Israeli drone strike on a truck in Duris. Hezbollah fired anti-tank guided missiles, rockets, and mortars at an IDF convoy in Ruwaisat al Alam, Shebaa Farms, destroying two vehicles and killing a civilian who had been carrying out infrastructure work for the IDF. The IDF carried out a total of seven airstrikes in Shebaa, Kfarchouba, Rachaya Al Foukhar, Hebbariye, Halta, and surrounding areas.
26 April
Two people were killed in an Israeli drone strike in eastern Lebanon. An Israeli drone strike on a car in Meidoun killed two Islamic Group members, including senior commander Mosab Khalaf. Hezbollah fired 30 Katyusha rockets in the Mount Hermon area, targeting IDF bases. Some of the rockets were intercepted by the Iron Dome, while others landed in open areas.
27 April
Hezbollah announced the death of two of its members in Kafr Kila and Khiam. A civilian was also killed in Kfarchouba. Hezbollah said it launched drones and guided missiles into northern Israel targeting the headquarters of the Manara military command and a gathering of members of the Golani Brigade's 51st Battalion. Israeli fighter jets struck a Hezbollah compound in the Qaouzah area. It later struck Hezbollah targets in Markaba and Srebbine, wounding at least eleven Lebanese and Syrian nationals. Two people were in serious condition. Hezbollah fired around 26 rockets targeting Mount Meron and Bar Yochai, with all the rockets being intercepted or falling into open areas. An Israeli soldier was lightly wounded by debris. A 12-year-old girl was also treated for anxiety.
28 April
The IDF carried out attacks on Hezbollah targets in Maroun al Ras, Tayr Harfa, and Yarine. French Foreign Minister Stéphane Séjourné arrived in Lebanon to discuss proposals to de-escalate tensions between Israel and Hezbollah.
29 April
The Al-Qassam Brigades fired around 20 rockets into the Upper Galilee from southern Lebanon, targeting an IDF position in Kiryat Shmona.
30 April
Two anti-tank missiles targeting the Dovev area struck open areas. Two people were lightly injured after their truck was targeted by an anti-tank missile in the Ramot Naftali area. The IDF attacked Hezbollah positions in Khiam, Kafr Kila, Bleida, Odaisseh, and Meiss Ej Jabal.
May
1 May
Hezbollah targeted an IDF base in Biranit with rockets and artillery.
2 May
Israeli fighter jets bombed several buildings that housed Hezbollah militants in Ayta ash-Shab.
3 May
A woman suffered minor injuries from shrapnel after a rocket was intercepted over Juris, Israel. Eight people were wounded after an Israeli bombing on a Hezbollah General Intelligence training center in Damascus.
4 May
Hezbollah fired an anti-tank missile towards Shtula and two others towards Mount Hermon. Hezbollah claimed it was targeting a radar site near Shtula. The IDF attacked Hezbollah targets in Tayr Harfa, Naqoura, Marwahin, Harine, and Matmoura.
5 May
Israeli air raids in Meiss Ej Jabal caused "massive destruction," according to a Lebanese state-run agency, killing four civilians and wounding two others. Hezbollah fired 20 Katyusha and Falaq rockets towards Kiryat Shmona, striking several buildings and lightly injuring two. It later fired 40 rockets at the Galilee Panhandle and northern Golan Heights.
6 May