Why it matters:
The strikes mark an escalation in Israel’s ongoing military operations in Syria, targeting sites linked to defense infrastructure. The attacks further strain regional tensions and risk broader confrontation, particularly amid ongoing conflicts in West Asia.
The big picture:
The Israeli military has conducted at least 43 attacks in Syria in 2025, hitting military positions and strategic facilities, according to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR). Nearly 50 targets have been destroyed this year, with 20 people killed and 13 injured from Syria’s Military Operations Administration.
What he's saying:
The Syrian Foreign Ministry condemned the airstrikes, calling them a "blatant violation of international law and Syrian sovereignty."
“This unjustified escalation is a deliberate attempt to destabilize Syria and exacerbate the suffering of its people,” the ministry stated on Telegram.
Details:
- 18 airstrikes targeted planes, railways, and towers, putting the airport entirely out of service.
- Israeli jets launched strikes on the T4 airbase and its surroundings, but no casualties were reported.
- Israeli airstrikes hit a scientific research center in the Barza area, causing smoke to rise over the capital.
- Israeli forces shelled the Sad Tasil National Garden and Tel Al-Jomoa in western Daraa while dozens of military vehicles infiltrated the countryside.
Go deeper:
Damascus argues that Israeli attacks and the occupation of parts of the country undermine Syrian stability and violate international law. With airstrikes intensifying, concerns grow over potential retaliation and further military escalation in the region.
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