Israel Intensifies Airstrikes on Syrian Military Sites
Israel Intensifies Airstrikes in Syria Following assad’s Ouster
damascus, Syria – in the wake of the dramatic fall of President Bashar al-Assad, Israel has substantially escalated its airstrikes across Syria, targeting military sites and suspected missile depots.The syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR), a UK-based monitoring group wiht a vast network of sources on the ground, reported over 60 Israeli airstrikes in less than five hours on Saturday, December 14, 2024.
This latest wave of attacks follows a pattern of intensified Israeli military action since Assad’s departure on December 8th.According to the SOHR, Israel has conducted a staggering 446 airstrikes in Syria since then.
The SOHR reported that the recent strikes targeted “a scientific institute” and “othre military positions” in Barzeh, a northeastern suburb of Damascus.
Adding to the tension, Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz has ordered the Israeli military to prepare for a prolonged presence in the Golan Heights, the disputed territory largely annexed by Israel. Israeli troops entered the buffer zone between Israel and Syria shortly after Assad’s fall, a move condemned by the United Nations as a violation of the 1974 disengagement agreement.
Since Assad fled to Russia, Israeli warplanes have relentlessly targeted remnants of the Syrian army, conducting dozens of airstrikes and missile attacks across the country. The SOHR reports that thes attacks have resulted in the deaths of at least 60 people.
The escalating violence raises concerns about the stability of the region and the potential for a wider conflict.
Israel Doubles Down in Syria After Assad’s Fall
Damascus, Syria - In the shadow of President Bashar al-Assad’s dramatic ouster on December 8th, 2024, Israel has dramatically ramped up its air campaign across Syria, intensifying strikes on military targets and suspected missile depots. The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR), a UK-based monitoring group with deep roots on the ground, documented over 60 Israeli airstrikes in under five hours on December 14th alone.
As Assad’s departure, the SOHR reports a staggering 446 Israeli airstrikes have been conducted in Syria. Recent strikes,according too the SOHR,targeted “a scientific institute” and “other military positions” in Barzeh,a northeastern suburb of Damascus.
Adding fuel to the fire, Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz has ordered the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) to prepare for a long-term military presence in the golan Heights, the disputed territory largely annexed by Israel.
This move drew swift condemnation from the United Nations for violating the 1974 disengagement agreement. Israeli troops entered the buffer zone between Israel and Syria shortly after Assad’s flight to Russia.
Since Assad’s departure, Israeli warplanes have relentlessly targeted remnants of the Syrian army, unleashing dozens of airstrikes and missile attacks across the country. The SOHR reports thes assaults have resulted in the deaths of at least 60 people.
the escalating violence casts a dark cloud over the region, raising the specter of wider conflict and jeopardizing the fragile stability of the region.