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Israeli Airstrikes on Palmyra Kill Four Iran-Backed Fighters, Injure Five

Nov 20, 2024, 11:18 AM

Explosions were heard in Palmyra, central Syria, on Wednesday. Syrian state media reported that heavy Israeli airstrikes targeted residential buildings and the industrial zone near historical sites in the city, resulting in five injuries. The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights stated that four members of Iran-aligned factions were killed in the strikes. The attack marks a significant escalation in the region, targeting both civilian areas and sites linked to Iranian-backed militias.