Israel has launched around 250 air strikes in Syria over the past 48 hours, targeting key military sites in the region. The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights reported that Israel has destroyed crucial military installations including airports, naval ships, radar stations, and weapons depots. The attacks come amid a security vacuum in Syria following the ousting of President Bashar al-Assad by opposition forces.
Al Jazeera’s Resul Serdar noted that Israel’s airstrikes are aimed at dismantling Syria’s defense bases and military capabilities. The latest attacks targeted major airports in Homs, Qamishli, and Damascus, as well as strategic military sites. Israel claims the strikes are necessary to prevent opposition forces from gaining control of these facilities.
Meanwhile, the US Muslim group CAIR criticized the US government for supporting Israel despite its escalating attacks in Syria. The Syrian Salvation Government, which is set to take over from al-Assad’s regime, has not responded to the airstrikes.
Israel’s incursion into a buffer zone near the Golan Heights has violated a 50-year ceasefire agreement with Syria, according to United Nations peacekeepers. Al Jazeera’s Marwan Bishara suggested that Israel may be taking advantage of Syria’s regime change to expand its presence in the region.
The Baath party in Syria has expressed support for a transitional phase to rebuild the country and defend its unity. The rapid collapse of al-Assad’s government in the face of the opposition offensive led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham has left Syria in a tumultuous state.
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