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Israel and Syria have held peace talks. Why then did Israel attack Syria?

Israel and Syria have held peace talks. Why then did Israel attack Syria?

Summary

Israel is accused by Syria of conducting attacks on Syrian locations, particularly in and around the cities of Homs and Latakia. These attacks are said to have occurred despite recent peace talks between the two countries. The tensions are also influenced by evolving relations among regional powers, including Turkiye and Israel.

Key Facts

  • Syria accuses Israel of launching attacks in the cities of Homs and Latakia.
  • Israel has frequently attacked Syria since Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's regime fell.
  • Syrian and Israeli authorities have been holding peace talks.
  • The United Kingdom-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights reported no casualties from these attacks.
  • The attacks allegedly aimed at military sites, including those storing Turkish-made defence equipment.
  • Turkiye has increased military cooperation with Syria and restricted Israeli access to its airspace and ports.
  • Tensions are rising between Turkiye and Israel due to Turkey’s support for Syria.
  • Syria's Foreign Ministry condemned the attacks and called them a threat to regional stability.

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