Israel Carries Out Air Strikes Near Damascus, Wounding Syrian Soldier
In the early hours of Wednesday morning, Israel carried out air strikes near Damascus, wounding a Syrian soldier, according to state news agency SANA. This is just one of many air strikes Israel has launched on Syria over the past decade, primarily targeting Iran-backed forces and Lebanese Hezbollah fighters as well as Syrian army positions.
The explosions were heard in the Syrian capital early Wednesday, with an AFP correspondent reporting on the scene. The Israeli enemy carried out an aerial aggression from the direction of the occupied Golan Heights, targeting several positions southwest of Damascus. The military source cited by SANA did not provide details on the targets but said the strikes severely wounded a soldier and caused material damage.
Syria’s air defense intercepted some of the Israeli missiles, the source added. While Israel rarely comments on the strikes it carries out on Syria, it has repeatedly said it will not allow its arch foe Iran to extend its footprint there.
This latest attack comes amid rising tensions between Israel and Iran, with both sides accusing each other of carrying out attacks on their respective territories. Israel has long been concerned about Iran’s presence in Syria, fearing that it could use its position there to launch attacks against Israel. Iran has denied any involvement in attacks on Israel and has accused Israel of carrying out attacks on its own territory.
The situation in Syria remains volatile, with various factions vying for control of the country. The Syrian government, backed by Russia and Iran, has been fighting against various rebel groups since 2011. The conflict has killed hundreds of thousands of people and displaced millions.
Israel’s involvement in the conflict has added another layer of complexity to an already complicated situation. While Israel has said that it is only targeting Iranian and Hezbollah forces in Syria, it has also been accused of supporting various rebel groups in the country.
The Israeli government has not commented on this latest attack, but it is likely that it will continue to carry out air strikes on Syria as long as it feels that its security is threatened. The situation in Syria remains unpredictable, and it is unclear how the conflict will play out in the coming months and years.
H2: The History of Israeli Air Strikes on Syria
Israel has been carrying out air strikes on Syria since the start of the Syrian civil war in 2011. The Israeli government has said that it is only targeting Iranian and Hezbollah forces in Syria, but it has also been accused of supporting various rebel groups in the country.
The first Israeli air strike on Syria during the civil war took place in January 2013, when Israeli warplanes bombed a convoy of trucks allegedly carrying weapons to Hezbollah in Lebanon. Since then, Israel has carried out hundreds of air strikes on Syria, targeting Iranian and Hezbollah forces as well as Syrian army positions.
In recent years, Israel has stepped up its air strikes on Syria, with some analysts suggesting that it is trying to prevent Iran from establishing a permanent military presence in the country. Israel has also been accused of carrying out attacks on Iranian targets in Syria, including a missile attack on an Iranian military base in April 2018.
The situation in Syria remains volatile, with various factions vying for control of the country. The Syrian government, backed by Russia and Iran, has been fighting against various rebel groups since 2011. The conflict has killed hundreds of thousands of people and displaced millions.
H2: The Impact of Israeli Air Strikes on Syria
The impact of Israeli air strikes on Syria has been significant. The strikes have killed hundreds of people, including Iranian and Hezbollah fighters, as well as Syrian soldiers and civilians. They have also caused significant damage to infrastructure and buildings in Syria.
The strikes have also increased tensions between Israel and Iran, with both sides accusing each other of carrying out attacks on their respective territories. Israel has long been concerned about Iran’s presence in Syria, fearing that it could use its position there to launch attacks against Israel. Iran has denied any involvement in attacks on Israel and has accused Israel of carrying out attacks on its own territory.
The situation in Syria remains unpredictable, and it is unclear how the conflict will play out in the coming months and years. Israel’s involvement in the conflict has added another layer of complexity to an already complicated situation.
H2: The Future of Israeli Air Strikes on Syria
It is likely that Israel will continue to carry out air strikes on Syria as long as it feels that its security is threatened. The Israeli government has not commented on this latest attack, but it is likely that it will continue to target Iranian and Hezbollah forces in Syria.
The situation in Syria remains volatile, with various factions vying for control of the country. The Syrian government, backed by Russia and Iran, has been fighting against various rebel groups since 2011. The conflict has killed hundreds of thousands of people and displaced millions.
It is unclear how the conflict will play out in the coming months and years, but it is likely that Israel will continue to play a role in the conflict. The situation in Syria remains unpredictable, and it is unclear how the conflict will be resolved.