How many different countries will Israel strike in 2026?

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Israel has already initiated aerial strikes on Iran and Lebanon in early 2026 following the outbreak of direct conflict on 28 February, with the Israeli Air Force carrying out over 120 strikes across southern Lebanon and the Beqaa Valley in May alone[1][2]. Historical precedent from the same year shows Iran attacking all six Gulf Cooperation Council nations simultaneously, suggesting a regional war could rapidly expand the number of sovereign territories targeted by Israeli forces[4][6]. Given that the market currently implies a 0% chance of any strike occurring, this probability appears disconnected from the active conflict already documented across multiple countries, where Israel has explicitly acknowledged operations in Iran and Lebanon[1].

Traders should monitor official announcements regarding escalations in Hezbollah infrastructure targeting and any potential Israeli responses to Iranian-backed attacks on Gulf states, as these dependencies could quickly add new countries to the strike list[2]. The settlement window closes on 31 December 2026, meaning any future expansion of the conflict into Syria, Iraq, or additional GCC nations would directly alter the resolution count[1]. Recent reporting confirms that Israel has intensified operations against Hezbollah while maintaining sustained airstrikes on Iran, creating a high likelihood that the number of different countries struck will exceed zero before the year ends[1][2].

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