Israel Expands Strikes Across Six Nations in 72 Hours, Global Alarm Grows
- By Thetripurapost Web Desk, Gaza
- Sep 11, 2025
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In one of the most sweeping military escalations in recent years, Israel has carried out coordinated strikes across six countries—Palestine (Gaza), Lebanon, Syria, Yemen, Qatar, and Tunisia—within just three days, leaving more than 200 people dead and over 1,000 injured, according to local authorities and monitoring groups.
Targeting Hamas in Qatar
The most dramatic strike came on Tuesday in Doha, Qatar, where Israeli warplanes targeted a Hamas leadership meeting. The raid killed six people, including Hamas chief Khalil al-Hayya’s son, close aides, and a Qatari security officer. At the time, Hamas officials were reportedly reviewing a US-brokered ceasefire proposal. Following the strike, Hamas announced it would no longer engage in ceasefire talks.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu defended the unprecedented attack on Qatari soil, comparing it to America’s pursuit of al-Qaeda leaders after 9/11. “Israel has done exactly what the United States did—go after terrorists wherever they hide,” Netanyahu said.
The move drew sharp rebuke from President Donald Trump, who said he was “very unhappy” with Netanyahu and demanded assurances that Israel would not repeat strikes inside Qatar, a key US ally and mediator in the Gaza conflict.
Escalation in Lebanon and Syria
On Monday, Israeli jets pounded Bekaa and Hermel districts in eastern Lebanon, killing at least five, including suspected Hezbollah fighters. Hezbollah has yet to officially respond.
In Syria, Israeli strikes hit a military airbase and army barracks. While no casualties were confirmed, Damascus denounced the raids as “a flagrant violation of sovereignty”, warning that Israel is undermining regional stability.
Renewed Strikes in Yemen
For the second time in two weeks, Israeli forces struck Sanaa airport on Wednesday, targeting Houthi positions. At least 10 were reported killed, echoing a deadly late-August strike that killed Houthi Prime Minister Ahmed al-Rahwi.
Gaza Devastation Mounts
In Gaza, Israeli bombardments on Monday alone killed nearly 150 people and injured more than 500, pushing the Palestinian death toll since 2023 beyond 64,600. Humanitarian agencies warn that famine and mass displacement are accelerating, with three-quarters of the enclave under Israeli control.
Unconfirmed Strikes in Tunisia
Reports also emerged of Israeli drones targeting vessels off the Tunisian coast. While no casualties were confirmed, Tunisian authorities condemned what they described as an “unacceptable aggression”.
International Fallout
The wave of attacks has drawn alarm from world capitals. Qatar called the Doha strike an act of “state terrorism” that jeopardized peace efforts. The Arab League has requested an emergency session, while European Union leaders warned the conflict risks spiraling into regional war.
Despite global outcry, Netanyahu signaled that operations would continue until, in his words, “the last Hamas commander is neutralized.”
Exclusive Insight:
The Doha strike may prove a turning point—eroding Qatar’s role as a mediator, hardening Hamas’s stance, and straining US-Israel ties. Analysts warn Israel’s unprecedented expansion of strikes risks opening multiple new fronts, testing not only regional security but also global diplomacy.