Israel strikes Syria's capital Damascus
Summary
On Wednesday, Israel launched airstrikes in Damascus, the capital of Syria. The strikes targeted a military compound and a location near the presidential palace in response to tensions involving clashes in southwest Syria.Key Facts
- Israel carried out airstrikes in Damascus, Syria’s capital, on Wednesday.
- The targets were a military compound and an area near the Syrian presidential palace.
- Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz shared a video of the explosions on social media.
- Katz mentioned that Israel had warned Damascus before the strikes.
- The airstrikes were related to ongoing tensions in southwest Syria, involving the Druze community.
- The Druze community is located near the border between the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights and Syria.
- The Syrian military and Bedouin militias have been clashing with the Druze.
- Earlier in the week, Israel also struck in the same region, citing protection of the Druze community as the reason.
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