Israel launched another intense wave of airstrikes across Syria, targeting critical military infrastructure as the country grapples with the fallout from the collapse of Bashar al-Assad’s regime, Al Jazeera reported.
Over the past 48 hours, the Israeli Air Force carried out 250 strikes, destroying vital defense installations, weapons depots, and strategic facilities, according to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR).
The strikes pummeled military sites near Latakia, including an air defense facility and naval assets. In Damascus, airstrikes devastated research centers, electronic warfare systems, and ammunition warehouses. Airports in Homs, Qamishli, and Damascus were also hit, crippling Syria’s ability to mobilize its military resources.
Israel’s Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar justified the attacks as necessary to prevent advanced military equipment from falling into opposition hands. He described the offensive as the largest aerial operation in Israel’s history, saying its goal was dismantling Syria’s military capabilities.
In addition to the air campaign, Israeli troops invaded the buffer zone east of the Golan Heights. The zone, established under a decades-old ceasefire agreement, has remained a contentious area.
Israel called the move “limited and temporary,” citing security concerns. However, critics view the incursion as a strategic land grab exploiting Syria’s internal turmoil.