Key Points:
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Israeli Airstrikes in Syria: Israeli military aircraft have carried out airstrikes in Syria’s capital, Damascus, and in the central province of Hama, marking the latest in a series of attacks on the war-torn country.
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Targeted Locations: The Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA) reported that the airstrikes targeted the vicinity of the scientific research center in the Barzeh neighborhood of Damascus and the airport in the city of Hama. The Israeli military confirmed the strikes, stating that they targeted military capabilities at Syrian military bases in Hama, as well as the T4 military airport in Homs and alleged military infrastructure in Damascus.
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Ongoing Israeli Operations: Israel has conducted hundreds of airstrikes in Syria, particularly targeting sites it claims are linked to Iranian and Hezbollah forces. These strikes have continued even after the overthrow of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad in December, with Israeli forces also maintaining a presence in the United Nations-patrolled buffer zone on the Golan Heights.
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Historical Context: Israeli airstrikes on Syria have been ongoing for years, both during Assad’s presidency and after his fall, aimed at countering Iranian and Hezbollah military activities within Syria.
The recent Israeli airstrikes in Syria are part of a broader, ongoing military campaign targeting what Israel considers military threats in the region, particularly from Iran and Hezbollah. These actions reflect Israel’s continued efforts to disrupt the military presence of its adversaries in Syria, despite ongoing regional instability and the shift in Syria’s political leadership.
