Israel has launched strikes in six different countries over the course of just three days, extending its reach far beyond the Gaza Strip.
The strikes, which occurred between Monday and Wednesday, targeted Palestine, Lebanon, Syria, Tunisia, Qatar and Yemen, according to reports compiled by Al Jazeera.
The most significant strike came on Tuesday in Doha, Qatar, where Israeli warplanes hit a Hamas leadership compound during a high-level meeting to discuss a United States–backed ceasefire proposal for Gaza.
The attack killed six people, including the son of senior Hamas leader Khalil al-Hayya, his office director, three bodyguards, and a Qatari security officer.
Though several top Hamas leaders were present, they reportedly survived. The strike marked Israel’s first known attack on Qatari soil, raising concerns about the expansion of hostilities into the Gulf region.
Meanwhile, Gaza itself continues to bear the brunt of Israeli military pressure. Since Monday, at least 150 people have been killed and more than 540 wounded.
Hospitals reported being overwhelmed with casualties, including 14 people killed while waiting for aid. The Gaza Health Ministry noted that six additional deaths were linked to famine-related conditions. Israel’s bombardment of Gaza City has destroyed high-rise buildings and forced thousands of residents from their homes, leaving many without safe shelter.
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On Monday, Israeli aircraft struck eastern Lebanon, targeting the Bekaa and Hermel districts. The air raids killed at least five people, with Israel claiming the sites housed Hezbollah weapons depots.
Although Hezbollah has not issued an official response, the strikes represent yet another breach of a fragile ceasefire agreement signed in late 2024. Israel also continues to occupy five southern Lebanese border outposts in violation of the accord.
In Syria, late-night raids on Monday hit a Syrian air force base in Homs and a military barracks near Latakia. The strikes drew condemnation from the Syrian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, which described them as a “blatant violation” of sovereignty and a “direct threat” to regional security.
The UK-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights reported powerful explosions and said Israel has already conducted nearly 100 attacks on Syrian territory this year alone.
Tunisian waters also witnessed Israeli action when two flotilla vessels, part of the Global Sumud Flotilla seeking to challenge Israel’s blockade of Gaza, were targeted by suspected Israeli drones.
The Family Boat, a Portuguese-flagged vessel, caught fire while docked at the Sidi Bou Said port, while a second ship, the UK-flagged Alma, sustained damage on Tuesday night. No casualties were reported.
Finally, Israel extended its campaign to Yemen, striking Sanaa’s airport on Wednesday. The attack followed an earlier August strike that killed Houthi Prime Minister Ahmed al-Rahawi. Flames and smoke were seen across the capital after the latest air raid.
With these six strikes, Israel has demonstrated its readiness to project force across the region, further destabilizing an already volatile Middle East and raising fears of a broader, multi-front war.
Al-Jazeera
