Israeli Strikes on Syria Exceed 300 After Assad’s Fall

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 12:02pm on 10 Dec 2024,Tuesday International

Israel has conducted over 300 airstrikes across Syria since the fall of Bashar al-Assad's regime on Sunday, according to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights. Targets include military facilities, weapon depots, and airports in cities like Damascus, Aleppo, and Hama. Israel says the strikes aim to prevent weapons from reaching extremists during Syria's transitional period. The IDF denied entering Syrian territory, asserting its actions remain within the buffer zone. Syrian facilities have reportedly faced significant destruction, with observers calling it a blow to the Syrian army’s capabilities. Israel’s Prime Minister Netanyahu emphasized the country’s commitment to defending its borders.

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