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Israeli Air Force Targets Assad Regime's Chemical Weapons Facilities in Damascus to Prevent Islamist Rebel Seizure

Dec 8, 2024, 02:22 PM

The Israeli Air Force (IAF) has conducted airstrikes targeting chemical weapons facilities in Damascus, Syria, specifically the Syrian Scientific Research Center (SSRC). These strikes aimed to prevent the Assad regime's chemical and strategic weapons from falling into the hands of Islamist rebels, including Al-Qaeda and ISIS. Reports indicate that the IAF targeted a chemical weapons production laboratory and multiple weapons storage bases associated with the Assad regime. The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) have confirmed their involvement in these operations, which are part of ongoing efforts to disrupt the capabilities of Syrian rebels.