Israeli drone strikes near Damascus have killed six Syrian soldiers, Syria's government reported, amid a series of military operations conducted by Israel this week.
Syria's foreign ministry condemned these strikes as violations of international law and breaches of its sovereignty. Following these incidents, Israeli forces reportedly executed an airborne landing at a former military site in the area, although details about the extent of their actions remain unclear, according to both international and Syrian state media.
Israel's military has refrained from commenting on these developments. However, Defence Minister Israel Katz stated on social media that Israeli forces are active around the clock across various combat zones to ensure national security.
Since December, Israel has reportedly carried out dozens of attacks across Syria following the fall of ex-President Bashar al-Assad and the establishment of an Islamist-led government. Israeli authorities have justified these actions as measures to prevent weapons from reaching extremist groups.
According to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR), Israel has executed a total of 95 military operations in Syria this year, which includes aerial bombardments and ground operations.
The attacks on Tuesday coincided with Syrian military attempts to address surveillance and eavesdropping devices discovered during a reconnaissance mission near al-Kiswah. Following the strikes, additional bombardments were reported on Wednesday, occurring near the location where Syria's interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa was participating in the Damascus International Fair.
Despite Israeli claims and actions, the specific objectives of the landing operation at the military site and the scope of involvement remain contentious, with differing accounts emerging from various sources.
This series of military actions comes as discussions on deconfliction between Israel and Syria continue, hinting at the complexities of regional relations and the ongoing tensions that prevail.
