Title: Israeli Airstrike Hits Damascus International Airport, Evoking Syrian Reactions
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Israel has reportedly carried out another airstrike in Syria, this time targeting the international airport in Damascus. According to Syrian state media, the strike resulted in significant damage, rendering the airport out of commission. This attack adds to a series of Israeli strikes on Syrian airports during the ongoing Hamas-Israel conflict.
The airstrike came shortly after rocket fire from western Syria was directed at Israeli-occupied Golan Heights. In response, Israel retaliated by targeting areas in western Syria. Notably, there have been no official reports of casualties caused by either the Israeli airstrike or the rocket fire.
Confirming the attack on the airport, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights reported that flights had resumed before the strikes occurred. Israel’s recent targeting in Syria has primarily focused on Iranian-backed groups providing support to President Assad’s regime. However, Israel usually refrains from acknowledging these airstrikes, maintaining a secretive stance. On rare occasions when it does acknowledge the attacks, Israel claims to be targeting these Iranian-backed groups.
Israel’s relentless airstrikes in Syria have become increasingly frequent in recent years. The country’s main objective has been to prevent the strengthening of Iranian-backed militias operating in the region. Israel considers these groups, supportive of President Assad’s regime, as a significant regional threat.
These airstrikes have consistently strained the already tense relationship between Israel and Syria. Damascus has repeatedly condemned Israel’s aggression and accused it of violating international law. The Syrian government has called on the international community to intervene and put an end to Israel’s frequent attacks.
The international community has largely remained silent on Israel’s airstrikes in Syria. While countries may condemn the violence or express concern over the escalating tensions in the region, concrete actions have been limited.
As the Israeli airstrike on the international airport in Damascus unfolds, the future of Syria’s aviation and transportation sector remains uncertain. With the country facing ongoing conflicts, these airstrikes serve as a constant reminder of the fragile state of affairs in Syria, where it is not just internal conflict but external interventions that continue to shape the fate of the nation.
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