Tensions in the Middle East escalated once again as the Israeli military confirmed a strike near the entrance to Syria’s Ministry of Defense in the capital city of Damascus a bold and dangerous move that could further inflame an already fragile region.
The airstrike came amid renewed clashes in the southern city of Sweida, where fighting between Syrian government forces and Druze armed groups has resumed following the breakdown of a temporary ceasefire.
Eyewitnesses in Damascus reported hearing loud explosions near the heavily guarded military compound, with video footage online showing smoke rising from the area. The Israeli Defense Forces said the strike targeted infrastructure used by Iranian-aligned forces operating in Syria a claim that Syrian officials have not yet publicly responded to.
Also Read: Stop Blaming and Fix What You Got to Fix Chris Christie Publicly Challenges Trump’s Excuses
In Sweida, the situation remains volatile. The collapse of the ceasefire has led to intense gun battles, with civilians caught in the crossfire. Local activists say the Druze fighters, who had previously reached an uneasy truce with government forces, are now facing heavy retaliation.
Israel has carried out hundreds of strikes in Syria over the years, mostly targeting Iranian proxies and Hezbollah forces. But hitting this close to Syria’s military nerve center in Damascus marks a serious escalation and it could provoke broader regional fallout.
With Syria still fractured and international diplomacy on edge, the question now is whether this latest strike is a warning or a spark.
Also Read: Tucker Carlson Says Jeffrey Epstein Was Working on Behalf of Israel
Follow us on X @Dobblog1
No comments:
Post a Comment
Join the conversation by leaving a comment below. Keep it respectful, relevant, and on-topic - we love hearing from our readers!