Syria, Israel

Israeli warplanes strike southern Syria as Netanyahu vows to demilitarize border region
Israeli warplanes late Tuesday struck military sites in southern Syria, the Israel Defense Forces said, as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has vowed to demilitarize the border region.
Israel says it is conducting strikes in southern Syria
Israel confirmed it is conducting strikes in southern Syria, as the new Syrian government calls for the full withdrawal of Israeli forces from Syrian territory.
Israel strikes Syria after pressing for 'demilitarization'
The Israeli military said it struck command centers and weapons storage facilities during the strikes. Before the airstrikes, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had called for southern Syria's demilitarization. He had voiced concerns over the presence of forces from Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) or the new Syrian army south of Damascus.
Israel Strikes Syria Hours After Country’s Leader Demands Withdrawal
The attacks in southern Syria are part of a new policy aimed at protecting what Israel calls its “security zone” in the region. Syria’s new government has condemned that policy.
Israel intensifies strikes in Syria to counter new threats
The Israeli army has reported conducting air raids on military facilities in southern Syria. Defence Minister Israel Katz emphasised that these actions aim to prevent these areas from being taken over by the new Syrian government or terrorist organisations.
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