Israeli airstrikes across Syria escalated on Friday, with warplanes and drones hitting targets from Damascus to Hama province. According to Syrian media and the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, the surge comes amid a growing regional backlash.
Key Strikes by the Numbers
- Kanaker (rural Damascus): Drone strike killed four.
- Harasta (eastern Damascus suburb): At least ten airstrikes, damaging a military post near the Harasta Military Hospital.
- Mothbeen and Izraa (Daraa Province): Strikes on the outskirts of both towns.
- Shahta (western Hama countryside): Strike injured four residents.
Syria’s state broadcaster Al-Ikhbariyah reported significant material damage but no confirmed fatalities as of Friday evening, with ambulance and civil defense teams on the ground.
This wave of operations marks one of the most intense rounds of strikes in recent months, raising concerns among neighboring states and global observers. The escalation underscores volatile dynamics in the region and the ongoing humanitarian risks to civilian communities.
As regional backlash grows, the international community watches closely, calling for de-escalation and reminding stakeholders of the need to protect civilians. We’ll continue to track developments and update you on the latest shifts in Middle East geopolitics.
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Israeli strikes escalate across Syria amid regional backlash
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