Israeli jets carried out airstrikes on military sites near Homs, Syria, targeting former Syrian army outposts. The strikes are part of Israel’s strategy to hinder weapon transfers to new authorities in Syria amidst rising tensions following the ousting of President Bashar al-Assad. Previous attacks have resulted in civilian casualties, highlighting the ongoing conflict’s severe impacts.
On a Tuesday, Israeli jets executed airstrikes on military installations in central Syria, highlighting the continuation of such attacks against Syrian military entities. The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, a monitoring body based in Britain, reported that these strikes specifically targeted a missile battalion in the vicinity of Homs, producing significant explosions without immediate reports of casualties.
According to two security sources cited by Reuters, the airstrikes struck former Syrian army posts located in the villages of Shinshar and Shamsin, south of the city of Homs. These strikes aimed at army fortifications believed to contain military equipment. The Israeli military has remained silent regarding this most recent attack.
These airstrikes coincide with increased tensions resulting from Israel’s intensified military operations in Syrian territory, particularly following the recent political upheaval that led to the ousting of President Bashar al-Assad. Israel contends that these military interventions are designed to thwart weapons transfers to the new Syrian authorities, which it accuses of links to extremist groups.
Previous airstrikes, such as one on the southern city of Daraa, reportedly resulted in the deaths of three civilians according to Syrian officials. Additionally, a strike last week aimed at a command center belonging to the Palestinian Islamic Jihad in Damascus led to one casualty being recorded.
Beyond air strikes, Israel has stationed troops in a UN-monitored buffer zone along the strategically significant Golan Heights, advocating for the complete demilitarization of southern Syria adjacent to its borders since the fall of Assad.
In summary, Israeli jets have conducted airstrikes on former Syrian army outposts in Homs, amidst escalating tensions in the region following political changes in Syria. While the Israeli military has not officially commented, reports indicate that these actions are part of a larger strategy to prevent arms from reaching entities in Syria affiliated with extremist groups. Previous strikes have led to civilian casualties, raising concerns about the humanitarian implications of these military operations.
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