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Israeli Drone Strike in Ghadir al-Bustan, Syria Kills Three Civilians Including Mayor

Jan 15, 2025, 02:35 PM

Israel conducted a drone strike targeting a convoy in the village of Ghadir al-Bustan, located in the Quneitra province of Syria, near the border with Israel. The convoy, led by HTS forces, was reportedly collecting weapons from former Assad loyalists and military positions, as well as from civilians. Syrian media reported casualties from the strike, including three civilians killed and several others injured. Among the deceased were the mayor of Ghadir al-Bustan, Abdo al-Koma, also known as Abu Yaser, two HTS general security personnel, and two Syrian soldiers. There has been no immediate comment from the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) regarding the incident.