Israeli Airstrikes in Palmyra, Syria, Kill 11, Target Iran-Backed Militias

Nov 20, 2024, 11:21 AM

Explosions were reported in the vicinity of Palmyra, central Syria, attributed to Israeli airstrikes. The Syrian state news agency confirmed the explosions, while Syrian TV reported that the sounds of explosions were caused by an Israeli aggression targeting residential buildings and the industrial city in Palmyra. Initial reports indicated that residential buildings were among the targets. The strikes resulted in casualties, with one person confirmed dead and seven others wounded, according to Syrian state media. The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights reported that the death toll had risen to 11, with four of the deceased being members of pro-Iranian factions. The attack also targeted weapons storage and fighter accommodation, with multiple casualties confirmed among Iran proxy militias.