Local channels reported loud explosions, air defense activity, and “consequences on the ground” early this morning, with FIRMS picking up a large fire around 3 AM.
Day: September 7, 2026
“In response to the detonation of an explosive device in the Yellow Line area: The IDF struck Hamas terrorist infrastructure sites in the Gaza Strip
Yesterday (Sunday), an IDF engineering vehicle drove over an explosive device belonging to the Hamas terrorist organization in the Yellow Line area in the northern Gaza Strip. No IDF injuries were reported.
This constitutes a blatant violation of the ceasefire agreement by the Hamas terrorist organization.
In response, overnight (Monday), the IDF struck Hamas terrorist infrastructure sites that were used by the organization to advance terror attacks against Israeli civilians and IDF troops.
IDF troops under the Southern Command remain deployed in the area in accordance with the agreement and will continue to operate to remove any threat.”
2024 – Wikipedia
The wing deployed to the Middle East in early February with its squadron of F-35A “Lightning II” joint strike fighters. Several of the units deployed to support operations in the Middle East have deployed around the same time and replacements are beginning to rotate in the region to relieve them amid escalating tensions over the Strait of Hormuz.
Source: x.com/ChiefNGB/status/209679…Gen. Steven Nordhaus (@ChiefNGB)Welcome home, Warriors!
Shannon and I were honored to stand with families and leaders tonight as Airmen from the 158th Fighter Wing returned to Vermont after deployment. Thank you for your service, tenacity and the sacrifice you and your families made for our Nation. Outstanding job, 158th.
#AlwaysReadyAlwaysThere— https://x.com/ChiefNGB/status/2096797696463950062
