Israeli military sources stated that the strikes aimed to cripple operational capabilities of the militia. This reflects a broader strategy against Iranian-backed groups in Syria, while Syrian state media reiterated the heavy civilian toll, highlighting the ongoing humanitarian crisis.
Israeli aircraft bombed multiple locations in the capital's al-Mezzeh neighborhood on Thursday afternoon. According to reports, at least 15 individuals lost their lives, with 16 more injured, including women and children. The strike targeted a command center for the Palestinian Islamic Jihad, a group that receives Iranian support.
In response, the Israeli military claimed it delivered meaningful damage to the militia's operational base, citing the Syrian government's negligence in permitting such groups to function on its soil. Over the years, Israeli forces have conducted operations in Syria, primarily aiming to thwart Iranian proxies, including Hezbollah and Palestinian Islamic Jihad.
Though Israel typically stays tight-lipped about specific missions, military officials have begun to speak out about these operations. "We are conducting deep strikes and striking frequently in Syria and along the Syria-Lebanon border to prevent weapons transfers to Hezbollah," stated Herzi Halevi, chief of staff of the Israeli military.
Simultaneously, Iranian news outlets reported that an Israeli missile struck a building in proximity to where a senior Iranian official, Ali Larijani, was present. Miraculously, Larijani was unharmed, according to reports from the Khabar Online platform. The tension underscores the complex and volatile situation in the region, with ongoing military actions raising concerns over further civilian casualties and an escalating humanitarian crisis.
Israeli aircraft bombed multiple locations in the capital's al-Mezzeh neighborhood on Thursday afternoon. According to reports, at least 15 individuals lost their lives, with 16 more injured, including women and children. The strike targeted a command center for the Palestinian Islamic Jihad, a group that receives Iranian support.
In response, the Israeli military claimed it delivered meaningful damage to the militia's operational base, citing the Syrian government's negligence in permitting such groups to function on its soil. Over the years, Israeli forces have conducted operations in Syria, primarily aiming to thwart Iranian proxies, including Hezbollah and Palestinian Islamic Jihad.
Though Israel typically stays tight-lipped about specific missions, military officials have begun to speak out about these operations. "We are conducting deep strikes and striking frequently in Syria and along the Syria-Lebanon border to prevent weapons transfers to Hezbollah," stated Herzi Halevi, chief of staff of the Israeli military.
Simultaneously, Iranian news outlets reported that an Israeli missile struck a building in proximity to where a senior Iranian official, Ali Larijani, was present. Miraculously, Larijani was unharmed, according to reports from the Khabar Online platform. The tension underscores the complex and volatile situation in the region, with ongoing military actions raising concerns over further civilian casualties and an escalating humanitarian crisis.
