October 2, 2026

Gaza and Lebanon under fire: An official announcement of the outcome of the Israeli strikes

The Israeli army announced that its air force carried out a series of raids last month targeting more than 500 sites in southern Lebanon and the Gaza Strip, with 370 targets on the Lebanese front and 140 targets in the Gaza Strip.

The Israeli army spokeswoman, Ella Wawiyeh, said in a post on the “X” platform that the Air Force continues to work on various fronts to remove threats and support combat forces offensively and defensively around the clock.

Wawiyeh explained that the strikes in southern Lebanon were carried out under the guidance of the leaders and the Military Intelligence Authority, and targeted more than 370 Hezbollah targets.

In the Gaza Strip, the spokeswoman indicated that the attacks targeted more than 140 targets, including three brigade leaders in the Hamas movement, and elements she described as posing a threat to the Israeli forces or participating in the events of October 7, in addition to being involved in taking hostages. The raids also included weapons stores and other sites belonging to the movement.