Israeli Airstrike Kills Three in Southern Syria

In a significant escalation, Israel conducted its first drone strike on the newly formed Syrian security forces following the fall of Bashar al-Assad, killing three individuals, including two security personnel and a local civilian leader in Quneitra. The Israeli military claimed the strike targeted vehicles suspected of carrying weapons, coinciding with Syrian security operations in the area. The attack was condemned by the United Nations as an act of aggression, with Turkey's President Erdogan urging Israel to cease its military actions in Syria. This strike marks a continuation of Israel's military operations in the region, which have intensified since Assad's regime was ousted on December 8. Local and international sources report that Israel has been launching strikes to prevent weapons from falling into hostile hands amid the ongoing instability in Syria. The incident highlights the complex and volatile nature of the situation in the region following Assad's departure and the establishment of a new interim government.