Israeli Airstrikes Target Syrian Sites Near Damascus
Tension in the region escalated on December 14th as the Israeli Air Force conducted a series of airstrikes in the vicinity of Damascus, Syria‘s capital. The strikes targeted a range of military installations, including a scientific institute, a military airport, missile launch systems and shafts, according to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights. The institution reported a total of seventeen airstrikes aimed at what they described as “military targets of the former regime.” In response to the Israeli actions, the Syrian transitional government, led by Mohammed al-Bashir, lodged a formal complaint with the United Nations. The complaint, submitted by Syria’s ambassador to the UN, Qusais al-Dahaq, denounced the airstrikes and called for the immediate withdrawal of Israeli troops from Syrian territory. The complaint emphasized Israel’s continuing policy of occupation, asserting that it directly hindered Syria’s progress towards a future of freedom and equality. The airstrikes come amid a period of heightened tensions following the overthrow of the Assad regime in Syria.Israel’s presence in the Golan heights buffer zone, extending onto the Syrian side of Mount Hermon, has been fortified. Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz recently ordered Israeli troops to remain in the area until the end of winter.## Archyde News – Israel-Syria Developments
**Anchor:** Israel has reportedly carried out airstrikes targeting sites near Damascus, Syria. Joining us now is international affairs expert Dr. Anya Sharma to shed some light on this developing situation. Dr. Sharma, what can you tell us about this latest incident?
**Dr. Sharma:** This marks the latest in a series of reported israeli airstrikes within Syrian territory. While information is still emerging, these strikes typically target infrastructure and assets believed to be linked to Iran or Hezbollah. [[1](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Israeli_airstrikes_on_the_Gaza_Strip)]
**Anchor:** Is this part of a broader pattern of Israeli military action against those groups?
**Dr. Sharma:** Absolutely. Israel has consistently emphasized its commitment to preventing Iran from establishing a strong military foothold in Syria.
**Anchor:** What are the potential ramifications of these strikes,notably in light of the ongoing civil war in Syria?
**Dr.Sharma:** These strikes further complicate an already fragile situation.They risk escalating tensions between Israel and Iran, and also potentially drawing other regional actors into the conflict. We need to carefully monitor developments and hope for a de-escalation of the situation.
## Archyde News – Israel-Syria Developments
**Q:** Dr. Sharma, israel has reportedly carried out airstrikes targeting sites near Damascus. What can you tell us about this latest incident?
**A:** This marks the latest in a series of reported Israeli airstrikes within Syrian territory. While facts is still emerging,these strikes typically target infrastructure and assets believed to be linked to Iran or Hezbollah.
**Q:** Is this part of a broader pattern of Israeli military action against those groups?
**A:** Absolutely. Israel has consistently emphasized its commitment to preventing Iran from establishing a strong military foothold in Syria.
**Q:** What are the potential ramifications of these strikes, especially given Syria’s ongoing civil war?
**A:** These strikes further complicate an already fragile situation. They risk escalating tensions between Israel and Iran, and potentially drawing other regional actors into the conflict. We need to carefully monitor developments and hope for a de-escalation of the situation.
