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Israel Conducts Over 480 Airstrikes in Syria, Targeting Military Assets After Assad's Fall Amid Regional Criticism

Dec 12, 2024, 01:53 AM

Israeli military operations in Syria have escalated following the fall of former president Bashar al-Assad. Reports indicate that Israel has conducted over 480 airstrikes, targeting critical military assets including the Syrian naval fleet and missile facilities in Latakia. The Israeli army claims to have destroyed most of Syria's major military capabilities. These actions have drawn significant criticism from regional powers, particularly Egypt. Analysts suggest that while Israel's strikes may have addressed immediate security concerns, the future relationship with Syria will depend on the new government's posture towards Israel. The Pentagon has affirmed Israel's right to self-defense amid these operations, which include ground troop deployments into and beyond a demilitarized buffer zone for the first time in 50 years.