Israel Intensifies Military Operations in Syria

Israel has intensified military operations in Syria, conducting airstrikes in Damascus and Hama, and a ground incursion in Deraa, resulting in at least 13 deaths. Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz emphasized the strikes as a warning to counter threats to Israel's security, particularly concerning Turkey's influence in Syria. Turkey has condemned Israel's actions, accusing it of destabilizing the region and demanding withdrawal from Syrian territories. The United Nations envoy for Syria criticized Israel's repeated attacks as violations of international law, potentially undermining efforts to stabilize Syria. Israel claims these operations target terrorist infrastructure while responding to gunfire from armed groups. Syria and local residents lament the attacks, which they view as exacerbating their suffering and obstructing reconstruction efforts post-conflict.