Israel Strikes Syrian Hezbollah Targets, Captures Operative

The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) have confirmed conducting airstrikes in Syria targeting Hezbollah's weapon depots and intelligence assets, notably in the al-Qusayr area and near Damascus, causing significant damage to Hezbollah's operations. These strikes are part of an intensified campaign against Hezbollah, linked with Iran, amid ongoing conflicts in Lebanon and Syria. Additionally, Israel carried out a rare ground raid in Syria, capturing a Syrian citizen, Ali Soleiman al-Assi, involved in Iranian networks, marking the first time in the current conflict that Israel publicly acknowledged such an operation. This escalation follows Israel's broader strategy to counter Iranian influence and stop Hezbollah from rearming through Syria. The strikes have been condemned by Syria as targeting civilian sites, and there are calls for international intervention to halt Israeli actions. The situation remains volatile as cross-border tensions with Hezbollah and Iran-backed groups continue to rise.