In a dramatic escalation, Israel has launched strikes on six different countries over a 72-hour period—from Monday to Wednesday—including Qatar, Palestine, Syria, Lebanon, Yemen, and Tunisia.
Qatar: On Tuesday afternoon, Israeli forces targeted Hamas leaders in Doha while they were reportedly discussing a U.S.-backed ceasefire proposal. The strike killed six Hamas members and one Qatari security officer.
Gaza: According to Al Jazeera, Israeli airstrikes on Gaza on Monday and Tuesday killed at least 150 people, including 14 who were seeking humanitarian aid.
Lebanon: On Monday at 1:30 p.m. local time, Israeli jets struck eastern Lebanon, allegedly targeting Hezbollah weapons depots and military infrastructure. At least five people were killed. The next day, an Israeli drone strike injured a Hezbollah member about 30 kilometers from Beirut.
Syria: On Monday night, Israeli air raids hit several locations, including the Homs airbase. Syria’s Foreign Ministry condemned the strikes as a “flagrant violation” of its sovereignty and a “direct threat” to national and regional security. Since the collapse of Bashar al-Assad’s government in December 2024, Israel has carried out hundreds of such operations in Syria.
Tunisia: Also on Monday night, an Israeli drone struck a ship docked at the port of Sidi Bou Said. Another vessel, the Alma, was hit in Tunisian waters on Tuesday night.
Yemen: On Wednesday, Israel bombed targets in Sanaa. An earlier Israeli strike had already killed the Houthis’ prime minister and several senior leaders.
This intense wave of attacks underscores the widening geographic scope of Israel’s military campaign, raising concerns about a broader regional conflict. Several of the targeted countries have condemned the strikes as violations of their sovereignty.
