Israel Conducts Major Airstrikes Across Syria, Causes Casualties

Israel conducted a large-scale airstrike across multiple regions in Syria, targeting military infrastructure such as anti-aircraft guns, surface-to-air missile launchers, and military camps in areas including Damascus, Hama, Latakia, Daraa, Quneitra, and Harasta. The Israeli military stated the operation aimed to protect its freedom of air operations and would continue such interventions as necessary. Reports indicate at least one civilian was killed and several others wounded, with local sources describing these attacks as the most violent of the year and involving more than 20 air raids. The strikes also come amid escalating regional tensions, recent Israeli attacks near the Syrian presidential palace, and ongoing sectarian violence involving the Druze community. Israeli officials maintain these actions are necessary for security, while Syrian authorities denounce them as serious escalations against state institutions and sovereignty. The airstrikes reflect an intensifying pattern of Israeli military involvement in Syria following the collapse of Assad’s government and amid increasing instability.