Israeli Air Force Reports Over 370 Strikes on Hezbollah Positions in Southern Lebanon

The Israeli military announced that its air force conducted over 370 airstrikes targeting Hezbollah positions in southern Lebanon and more than 140 strikes in the Gaza Strip over the past month, according to statements from an Israeli military spokesperson ^[1][2]. The combined total of more than 500 strikes represents a substantial increase in operational tempo across both theaters.

The announcement came as tensions remain elevated following the resumption of hostilities in early March 2026. According to reports from Israeli security officials, the intensified air campaign reflects concern that Hezbollah and Hamas may attempt to influence Israeli election campaigns through operations, including kidnappings, with the likelihood increasing as voting approaches ^[3]. In response, the Israeli military has strengthened cooperation between air and ground forces, with security officials noting that alert levels have been raised in recent weeks ^[3].

Hezbollah has responded with sustained rocket and drone attacks. One report indicated that the terrorist organization has launched over 7,285 rockets and drones at Israel since hostilities resumed in March, highlighting the scale of the reciprocal strikes ^[4]. Another account noted that Hezbollah launched 70 explosive drones and numerous rockets toward Israeli forces in southern Lebanon since the ceasefire ended approximately two weeks prior to early May ^[5].

Israeli casualties have mounted amid the exchanges. According to Hebrew media sources, 137 Israeli officers and soldiers were injured in Hezbollah attacks over a two-week period in early June ^[6]. An earlier report indicated that 18 Israeli officers and soldiers had been killed in operations, though the timeframe for those casualties was not specified in available sources.

The operational scope has grown substantially since May. An Israeli military official stated that airstrikes in early May were five times more frequent than the previous week, with over 560 targets hit in Lebanon since the start of that week alone ^[7]. In mid-May, the Israeli military announced it had attacked 70 locations in Lebanon and killed over 30 Hezbollah members during a single week ^[3][8].

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office released footage in late June showing military strikes on Lebanon, asserting that forces had targeted 150 Hezbollah positions ^[9]. The sustained campaign reflects the military’s assessment of the threat posed by the terrorist organization’s operational capabilities and positioning in southern Lebanon.

The escalation occurs against a backdrop of broader regional instability, with the conflict now spanning multiple theaters and involving significant military resources on both sides. The air campaign’s intensity and scope suggest the Israeli military views the current period as strategically significant for degrading Hezbollah’s operational capacity.