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Israel Conducts Airstrike On Syrian Military Compound

Israel conducts airstrike on Syrian military compound in response to alleged attacks on Israeli military targets in the Golan Heights region. The airstrike was reportedly carried out by Israeli fighter jets, which targeted a Syrian military installation near the capital city of Damascus.

Author:Rhyley Carney
Reviewer:Paula M. Graham
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Israel conducts airstrike on Syrian military compoundin response to alleged attacks on Israeli military targets in the Golan Heights region.
The airstrike was reportedly carried out by Israeli fighter jets, which targeted a Syrian military installation near the capital city of Damascus.
According to the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), six missiles were launched from Syria into Israel, three of which entered into Israeli land. One of the missiles landed on Israeli-occupied territory in the Golan Heights.
Thus far, no damage has been detected on Israeli territory by the Army. It is the latest flare-up following Israel's early Friday strike on Palestinian terrorist sites in southern Lebanon and Gaza in response to dozens of rockets fired from Lebanon into Israeli territory.
After the firing of the missiles, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) stated it had began targeting targets in Syrian territory.

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Israel's Response

Israel has stated that the airstrike was a necessary defensive action in response to recent attacks on Israeli military targets in the Golan Heights region.
A short while ago, IDF fighter jets struck additional targets in Syrian territory, including a military compound of the Fourth Division of the Syrian Armed Forces, military radars systems and artillery posts used by the Syrian Armed Forces.- Israel Defense Forces
The Israeli military claims that the attacks were carried out by Iranian-backed militants, and that the airstrike was designed to prevent further attacks from occurring.
Israel has also emphasized that it does not seek to escalate the conflict in Syria, and that it will continue to take defensive actions to protect its citizens and military personnel.

Syrian Response

The Syrian government has condemned the Israeli airstrike as a violation of its sovereignty and a dangerous escalation of the conflict in the region. It has also accused Israel of supporting terrorist groups operating in Syria and of attempting to destabilize the country.
Around 5 a.m. today, the Israeli enemy carried out an air attack with a number of missiles from the direction of the occupied Syrian Golan Heights, targeting some points in the southern region.- Syrian state media agency SANA quoted a Syrian military source
Syria has vowed to retaliate against the Israeli military, raising concerns that the conflict could escalate further in the coming days and weeks.

International Response

The international community has expressed concern over the escalating conflict between Israel and Syria, with some calling for restraint and dialogue to prevent further violence.
The United Nations has urged all parties to refrain from actions that could lead to an escalation of the conflict, and to work towards a peaceful resolution of the crisis.
The United States has also weighed in on the situation, calling for both Israel and Syria to exercise restraint and to work towards a peaceful resolution of their differences.
After the 1967 Six-Day War, Israel captured the Golan Heights from Syria and annexed the tiny strip of land in 1981. By international law and UN Security Council decisions, the Golan Heights are considered occupied territory.

Final Thoughts

The Israeli airstrike on a Syrian military compound marks a dangerous escalation of the conflict in the region, raising concerns about the potential for further violence and instability.
It also underscores the ongoing tensions between Israel and Iran, which have been playing out in various ways across the region.
As the situation continues to unfold, it will be important for all parties to exercise restraint and to work towards a peaceful resolution of the conflict, in order to prevent further violence and to ensure the safety and security of civilians and military personnel in the region.
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