Israeli Airstrikes Target Syrian Port City of Tartus in Western Syria on September 24, 2024

Sep 24, 2024, 07:28 PM

Israeli forces reportedly launched airstrikes on the Syrian port city of Tartus in Western Syria on September 24, 2024. Multiple sources, including Reuters, confirm that Syrian air defenses were activated in response to the attack, attempting to intercept incoming missiles. Eyewitnesses reported hearing multiple explosions over the city. Syrian state media and army sources indicated that several interceptions were made over the Mediterranean Sea and Latakia Province. The Israeli Air Force (IAF) was identified as the entity behind the strikes, targeting key locations in Tartus. The situation remains fluid as further details emerge.