Israeli airstrikes in central Syria have left at least 14 dead, including civilians, and injured over 40, according to Syrian state media and the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights. The strikes targeted military and scientific facilities near Masyaf, causing significant damage and sparking fires in the region. Reports indicate that some missiles were intercepted by Syrian air defenses, but many struck their targets. These attacks are part of Israel's ongoing campaign against Iranian military entrenchment in Syria, amidst heightened tensions related to the conflict in Gaza. The strikes were reportedly launched from Lebanese airspace to avoid direct confrontation with Syrian defenses. Israel has conducted numerous operations in Syria over the years, typically targeting Iranian-linked sites, but rarely acknowledges these actions.