The Israeli military has carried out air raids targeting Syria’s Defence Ministry and areas close to the presidential palace in Damascus, killing at least three people and injuring 34 others, according to local reports.
The strikes follow Israel’s warning to intensify attacks if Syrian government forces are not pulled back from the country’s southern region, where recent clashes between Druze communities and Syrian security forces have escalated tensions.
There has been no immediate response from Syrian authorities or confirmation from Israel, which typically maintains a policy of ambiguity regarding its military operations in Syria.
Israel has repeatedly expressed concern over Iranian influence and armed groups operating within Syria, often targeting weapons depots and military installations linked to pro-Iran forces.
