Aftermath of deadly Israeli air attacks in Damascus
Summary
Israel carried out air strikes on central Damascus, hitting areas like a Ministry of Defence building and near the presidential palace. These attacks resulted in at least three deaths and injured 34 people, as reported by Syrian state media. Israel also attacked southern Syria amid ongoing clashes between different groups.Key Facts
- Israel conducted air attacks on central Damascus, targeting a Ministry compound and near the presidential palace.
- At least three people died, and 34 were injured in the Damascus attacks, according to Syria’s Ministry of Health.
- Israel also attacked southern Syria, where there had been fighting between Druze groups, Bedouin tribes, and Syrian forces.
- The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights reported more than 250 deaths in Suwayda province due to these clashes.
- Israel claims the attacks aim to protect the Druze minority and target pro-government forces.
- Syria’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs condemned the Israeli attacks and called for international action.
- Fighting in Suwayda started from kidnappings and confrontations between local groups and escalated with government troops' intervention.
- A ceasefire in Suwayda was briefly in place but collapsed, leading to continued fighting.
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