Why it matters:
Since the fall of Bashar al-Assad’s government in Syria, the Israeli regime has intensified its military aggression on the country, targeting military and civilian sites. The strikes have raised concerns about further destabilization and Israel's territorial ambitions amid Syria’s ongoing political turmoil.
The big picture:
Israeli shelling hit Kuwaya village, west of Dara’a’s provincial capital, with reports of Israeli ground forces operating in the area.
Omar al-Hariri, a journalist based in Dara’a, rejected Israeli claims of responding to an attack, stating that the aggression began when Israeli troops attempted to arrest local youth, sparking resistance.
Key points:
- In addition to Dara’a, Israeli warplanes targeted Palmyra Military Airport and Tiyas Air Base.
- These airstrikes are carried out with accusations of territorial ambitions in Syria’s ongoing instability.
- The United Nations has condemned the Israeli regime’s violations of the 1974 ceasefire agreement.
- Israeli troops allegedly attempted arrests, prompting clashes with locals.
- Two airbases in Homs were struck in continuation of the Israeli regime’s aerial campaign in Syria.
Go deeper:
The power vacuum in Syria following Assad’s fall has created new geopolitical tensions, with the Israeli regime ramping up military aggression and occupation amid international scrutiny.
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