Israel launched extensive aerial attacks across Syria, targeting critical military infrastructure, including airports, weapons depots, and air defense facilities. The strikes come amid significant political changes following the fall of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad’s regime.
The attacks reportedly hit strategic sites near Damascus, Latakia, Homs, and Qamishli. In Latakia, Israeli forces targeted air defense systems, naval ships, and military warehouses. Near Damascus, the focus was on research centers, electronic warfare hubs, and weapons depots.
The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR) described the strikes as "unprecedented," noting that Israel destroyed essential military installations, including airports, radars, and ammunition depots across several provinces. Over the last 48 hours, around 250 airstrikes were carried out, making it one of the most extensive aerial campaigns by Israel.
Reports from Damascus highlighted the systematic nature of the strikes, which aimed to dismantle Syria’s defense infrastructure. Airports in Homs, Qamishli, and Damascus were heavily damaged, along with other key military sites.
Following the ousting of Bashar al-Assad by opposition forces, Israel has reportedly deployed troops to the buffer zone in the Golan Heights. Israel's Foreign Minister described this as a temporary security measure, though United Nations peacekeepers condemned the move as a violation of the 1974 ceasefire agreement.
The fall of the Assad regime was marked by a rapid offensive led by the opposition group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS). Syria's parliament expressed support for a transitional government, stating its commitment to rebuilding the nation based on law and justice. The Baath Party also backed a transitional phase to maintain the country's unity.
Political analysts believe Israel is leveraging the power vacuum in Syria to solidify its control over the Golan Heights. Critics, including international advocacy groups, have condemned Israel’s actions, accusing it of taking advantage of the region’s instability for territorial expansion.
The newly established Salvation Government in Syria has yet to issue a response to Israel’s strikes. However, global attention remains fixed on the region, as the unfolding events are likely to shape the future of Syria and its neighboring states.
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