Israeli Warplanes Strike South of Damascus
Israeli warplanes have struck a town south of Syria's capital, Damascus, as well as the southern province of Daraa, in a move that has been condemned by the Syrian government. The attacks came hours after Syria demanded Israel withdraw from the country's south, following rebels led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) toppling former President Bashar al-Assad in December. The Israeli military has defended its actions as part of a new policy aimed at pacifying southern Syria and preventing terrorist organizations from establishing themselves in the region.
- The escalation of violence in southern Syria highlights the complexities of Israel's involvement in the Syrian conflict, which spans multiple factions and interests.
- What role do international powers, such as the United States, play in mediating or exacerbating these tensions in the Middle East?