The Israeli military has disclosed that it struck approximately 1,00,000 targets across the Middle East in the three years since October 2023, while expanding its reserve forces by 36 per cent — figures released on the conflict's third anniversary that underscore the sustained scale of operations across multiple fronts.

Scale of Strikes Across the Region

Of the total targets struck, approximately 65,000 were in Gaza, 28,000 in Lebanon and Syria combined, 4,500 in Iran, and 80 in Yemen. The military did not clarify whether repeated strikes on the same site were counted separately in the tally.

The figures, released on Wednesday (local time), offer the most comprehensive accounting the Israeli military has provided since the conflict began following the Hamas-led attack on southern Israel on 7 October 2023.

Reserve Forces Under Mounting Strain

Combat reserve units are now serving an average of 80–100 days in 2026, well above a planned average of around 55 days, according to the military, which attributed the increase to 'evolving operational needs.' Around 22,000 reservists previously released from duty have been recalled following an August 2024 call-up order — a signal of continuing operational pressure on Israel's reserve infrastructure.

Incoming Fire: Three Years of Projectile Launches

Over the same period, about 10,200 projectiles were launched toward Israel from Gaza, 20,000 from Lebanon, 1,200 from Iran, 50 from Syria, and 90 from Yemen, according to military figures. These numbers could not be independently verified.

Casualties and Detentions

The military said 970 Israeli soldiers have died during operations over the three-year period, while more than 70 per cent of soldiers wounded have returned to active service. In the occupied West Bank, Israeli forces have detained approximately 45,000 people for questioning — including individuals accused of throwing stones, possessing weapons, or suspected of planning attacks — and confiscated more than 3,800 weapons since the war began.

Death Toll and Conflict Background

The Hamas-led attack on southern Israel on 7 October 2023 killed approximately 1,200 people and triggered a large-scale Israeli military campaign across Gaza. According to Gaza-based health authorities, more than 74,200 people have been killed in Gaza since the campaign began. The conflict subsequently expanded into fighting across multiple fronts in the region, drawing in Lebanon, Iran, Syria, and Yemen. This comes amid international calls for a ceasefire that have so far not produced a durable halt to hostilities.