IDF summarizes 3 years of simultaneous operations across 7 fronts, first lessons from Oct 7 disaster

On the third anniversary of the Oct. 7, 2023, Hamas terror attack in southern Israel, the Israel Defense Forces published new statistics summarizing its operations, as well as presenting the first lessons learned from the catastrophe.

According to the IDF report, Israel suffered over 30,000 rocket and missile attacks during this time, including 10,200 fired by Hamas from the Gaza Strip, 20,000 from Hezbollah in Lebanon, another 1,200 from Iran, 90 from the Houthis in Yemen and around 50 from Iranian proxies in Syria.

The statistics did not include drone launches from Iranian proxies in Iraqi territory.

On Tuesday, the Defense Ministry said that its Rehabilitation Department had treated over 30,000 wounded soldiers and other members of security agencies since the start of the war.

Among those wounded since Oct. 7 are 63 classified as having more than 100% disability, 249 with severe head injuries, 29 who were blinded and 106 amputees.

The IDF publishes data marking the anniversary of October 7th massacre: More than 31,000 rocket launches have been carried out toward Israel: - Approximately 10,200 from the Gaza Strip - Approximately 20,000 from Lebanon - Approximately 1,200 from Iran - Approximately 50 from Syria - Approximately 90 from Yemen Approximately 100,000 targets struck across the various arenas: - 65,000 in the Gaza Strip - 28,000 in Lebanon and Syria - 4,500 in Iran - 80 in Yemen

— Amichai Stein (@AmichaiStein1) October 7, 2026

In his Oct. 7 order of the day to IDF soldiers, Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir said: “From that day, we set out on a prolonged campaign. We fought in arenas near and far, defended communities and borders, struck our enemies, and dismantled capabilities that threatened Israeli civilians. We rescued and returned hostages, changed and developed new ways to confront threats.”

Responding to the multi-front attacks against the State of Israel, the IDF said it had struck some 100,000 hostile targets since the war began.

These included around 65,000 in the Gaza Strip, some 28,000 in Lebanon and Syria, 4,500 in Iran, and 80 in Yemen. The IDF did not list reported strikes in Iraq, or the relatively rare strikes in Judea and Samaria, which several leaders have also ranked as an active front during the war.

Exactly 3 years ago, our countries’ history was forever changed. We will never forget the horrors of the Oct. 7 Massacre.

— Israel Defense Forces (@IDF) October 7, 2026

As a result of Israeli strikes, nearly all of the senior leaders of most of Israel’s enemies have been killed.

These include Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar, his military chief Mohammed Deif, political leader Ismail Haniyeh, and several of their successors; Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah, his designated successor Hashem Safieddine and almost all senior commanders of the group; Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and numerous high-ranking officers in Iran’s Revolutionary Guards (IRGC); senior military and civilian leaders of the Yemeni Houthis, and others.

In addition to the intelligence failure that left the IDF blindsided on the morning of the Hamas invasion, the closure of units and reduction of the reserve force in the years preceding the war had left the military unprepared to fight on multiple fronts.

Since then, the IDF has worked feverishly to expand its manpower and establish new units and frameworks, including new military units tasked with intelligence collection, community defense, air and tactical defense, policing and detention, and guarding the home front.

Among the major fighting units established in recent years are the HaShomer Brigade, a new reserve force tasked with border defense; the 96th Gilad Division, which guards the Jordanian border; the Hasmonean Brigade, made up of Haredi soldiers; and the 38th Training Division.

This newest division will reportedly comprise the staffs of several training bases, including the Officers’ School Bahad 1, the Shivta Base of the Artillery Corps, the Border Defense School, the Combat Engineering School, the Company and Battalion Commanders Course, and others.

A senior officer in the Ground Forces told Walla News, “The 38th Division contains the highest-quality forces available to the IDF. The decision to build it under the Ground Forces rather than under a regional command gives it General Staff-level capabilities. It has the best commanders, and when it is tasked with reaching deep into enemy territory, it will do so quickly and professionally. This is another extremely significant tool for the General Staff.”

The division will reportedly conduct a full divisional exercise in mid-2027 before becoming operational and capable of participating in full-scale ground maneuvers during wartime.

The new division will also help alleviate pressure on the reserve force, which the IDF says has increased by approximately 36% over the past three years.

“It is our duty to investigate and ensure that the lessons are implemented, so that we may be more worthy of the trust the people have placed in us,” Zamir said.

“As the people’s army, we will continue to serve together, build the strength of the IDF ahead of the next tests still before us, preserve its values and spirit, and lead it to victory. We will ensure that this people, which has returned to its land, will never again be uprooted from it. This is our duty to the fallen, our responsibility to Israeli civilians, and our oath to future generations.”