Israeli Airstrike Kills Senior Hezbollah Official in Syria

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed the successful airstrike that killed Salman Nemer Jamaa, a senior Hezbollah envoy to the Syrian army, in Damascus. This operation is part of Israel's ongoing campaign against Iranian and Hezbollah influences in Syria, especially following recent escalations involving Hezbollah and Hamas. The strike was described as intelligence-driven and aimed at undermining Hezbollah's military capabilities, which are supported by the Syrian regime. Syria's state media acknowledged the attack without providing casualty details, while Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu has previously warned the Assad regime about the consequences of facilitating Iranian arms transfers. The incident further complicates the already tense dynamics in the region, particularly amidst ongoing conflicts in Aleppo and between Turkish-backed forces and Kurdish units. Jamaa's death is seen as a strategic blow to Hezbollah, which has been involved in the Syrian conflict and weapon smuggling operations.