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Israel Launches Military Campaign in Syria, Targets Over 500 Sites, Occupies Buffer Zone

Dec 13, 2024, 11:24 AM

In response to the collapse of President Bashar Assad's regime in Damascus, Israel has launched an extensive military campaign in Syria, targeting over 500 military sites across the country. This operation includes airstrikes on military targets, including the Syrian Scientific Research Center in Damascus, and the occupation of a buffer zone along the Syrian border. Israeli forces have conducted ground incursions, confiscating Syrian military hardware and deploying tanks deep into Syrian territory, reaching up to 12 kilometers from the border. The Israeli Air Force has claimed total air superiority in Syrian skies, destroying Syrian military aircraft, air defense systems, and missile storage facilities. In the Quneitra region, IDF forces raided homes, confiscated weapons, and destroyed military installations. These actions have been justified by Israel as necessary for self-defense and to prevent Syrian weapons from falling into the hands of jihadist groups. The international community has raised concerns over these violations of Syrian sovereignty, with reports indicating that Israeli troops forced residents of some areas to evacuate.