Israel continues to attack Iranian targets inside Syria, as well as Lebanon. Iran is on the brink of developing nuclear weapons in number. Time is working against this small free nation. As a one target nation (for a nuke) their greatest dangers are before them.
In the early hours of Sunday, Israeli air strikes targeted military sites and a residential building in Damascus, resulting in the death of one Syrian soldier and injuries to three others, according to the Syrian army. The strikes were reportedly launched from the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights.
⚡🚨 #BREAKING – #Syria: Israeli Air Force warplanes struck a building in Damascus tonight.
🔹 One Syrian soldier was killed.
Three more were wounded.This comes out after Moscow warned Tel Aviv about “consequences” after recent air strikes in Syria by the Israeli Air Force. pic.twitter.com/Tklzo2HDKi
— End Time Report (@ETReport_) July 14, 2024
Israel has a longstanding practice of conducting air strikes in Syria, aiming at what it claims are Iran-linked sites. Tehran’s influence in Syria has grown considerably since it began supporting President Bashar al-Assad in the civil war that began in 2011. Notably, Israeli strikes have increased since the Gaza war broke out last October.
The Syrian army’s statement detailed that the strikes hit several military sites in the southern region and a residential building in the Kafar Souseh area of Damascus. Despite the density of the missiles, Syrian air defense systems reportedly managed to intercept and shoot down many of them.
Israel’s military stated that these strikes were in retaliation for the launch of two drones from Syria towards northern Eilat on Saturday, which were intercepted. The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) reported, “Overnight, the IDF struck a Syrian military command center and infrastructure sites. Additionally, terror targets used by the Syrian military’s Aerial Defense Unit were struck.”
This incident highlights the ongoing and intricate conflict dynamics in the region, with Israeli military operations frequently targeting Syrian territory. Israel often justifies these actions as necessary to counter Iranian influence and prevent potential threats. The Syrian civil war, which started over a decade ago, has drawn in regional powers like Iran and led to direct confrontations between Israeli and Syrian forces.
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Reports of a strike on Syria overnight!
The Syrian opposition reports that the targets of tonight’s Israeli attack in the Damascus area were an air defense system and ammunition depots on Mount Cassion. pic.twitter.com/LSrKO74JQp
— Open Source Intel (@Osint613) July 14, 2024
Tehran’s support for Assad has been crucial for the Syrian government to maintain control over significant parts of the country. This alliance, however, puts Syria at odds with Israel, which views Iran’s presence and influence in Syria as a significant security threat. The regular air strikes are part of Israel’s broader strategy to limit Iran’s military entrenchment in Syria and prevent the transfer of advanced weaponry to Hezbollah, a Lebanese militant group allied with Iran and active in Syria.
The conflict in Gaza and the broader Israeli-Palestinian tensions have added another layer of complexity to the regional security situation. The escalation in Gaza has had ripple effects, leading to increased military activities and retaliations between Israel and other regional actors, including Syria.
As both Israel and Syria continue their military actions, the risk of further escalation remains high. The international community is closely monitoring these developments, concerned about the ongoing conflict’s impact on regional stability and the potential for broader confrontations. The situation remains volatile, with each strike and counter-strike contributing to the cycle of violence and retribution in the region.
IDF says it hit Syrian military facilities in response to #drones targeting #Eilat: Military targets command center and air defense units, says it holds Damascus regime responsible for air assault; #Syria‘s army reports one soldier killed, three injured … https://t.co/gdw1Xf36bK pic.twitter.com/yOWuzZCVlH
— Global Voters (@global_voters) July 14, 2024
Major Points:
- Early Sunday, Israeli air strikes targeted military sites and a residential building in Damascus, killing one Syrian soldier and injuring three others.
- The strikes were launched from the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights and aimed at Iran-linked sites in Syria.
- The Syrian army reported that their air defense systems intercepted and shot down many of the missiles.
- Israel stated the strikes were in retaliation for two drones launched from Syria towards northern Eilat, which were intercepted.
- The ongoing conflict highlights the complex dynamics between Israel and Syria, with heightened tensions and increased military activities following the Gaza war.
Kirk Volo – Reprinted with permission of Whatfinger News
