Israeli Forces Conduct Airborne Operation on Strategic Hill near Damascus

In the ongoing Sudan conflict, many displaced individuals like Osama Al-Tayeb are grappling with the decision to stay abroad or return home despite persistent instability. Al-Tayeb fled Sudan in 2023 due to the fighting between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces, eventually settling in Cairo but choosing to return after two years, observing some improvements in services and stability upon his return to Port Sudan. Meanwhile, in Syria, Israeli forces conducted a strategic airborne operation on a hilltop near Damascus, specifically at the former Iranian-operated air defense base on Jabal Manea. The operation lasted two hours before Israeli troops withdrew, with Syrian army sources reporting casualties from recent Israeli strikes in the area. Israel has not commented on the operation, but the strikes coincide with ongoing security talks between Damascus and Israel aimed at reducing tensions. The presence of Syrian troops at the base and reports of equipment left behind highlight the ongoing strategic importance of the site amid regional conflicts.