Israeli Airstrikes Target Syria Amid Rising Tensions

On November 5, 2024, Israeli airstrikes targeted areas in Syria, including the town of Qusayr in Homs province and the Sayyidah Zaynab area near Damascus. Syrian state media reported that the strikes in Homs targeted an industrial zone and residential buildings, resulting in no injuries, while the attacks near Damascus reportedly killed two Hezbollah members and injured five others. The Syrian Foreign Ministry condemned the strikes, calling for urgent UN intervention. Israel stated its actions are aimed at Hezbollah weapons storage and command centers as part of ongoing efforts to curtail weapons transfers from Iran to Hezbollah. The situation remains tense as Syria accuses Israel of aggressive actions against civilians. These incidents highlight the continuing volatility in the region amid Israel's military operations against perceived threats.