Israel has launched over 60 airstrikes on Syria in a series of attacks that continued through the weekend, escalating the ongoing conflict between the two nations. The strikes, which began on Saturday, involved 61 separate airstrikes carried out by Israeli warplanes in a span of just a few hours. This marks the latest surge in Israel’s military action on Syrian territory, with reports suggesting the air raids targeted key military and infrastructure sites.
According to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR), Israeli jets specifically targeted several locations across Syria. These included military bases and warehouses in eastern Homs, as well as missile depots and air defence site s in the Qalamoun area near Damascus. Airstrikes also hit positions around Hama, with a particular focus on the 47th Brigade, south of the city, and the Hama Airport.
The attacks, which have been ongoing since December 8, are part of a broader Israeli effort to disrupt the Syrian regime’s military capabilities, particularly weapon depots and armament facilities. Notable targets include the warehouses in Mahja, located in northern Daraa, and military facilities in the Qalamoun area. Additionally, airstrikes were launched against depots around the town of Kafr in the Sweida countryside.
As the airstrikes continue, Syria has lodged a formal complaint with the United Nations, condemning Israel’s actions as part of its broader policy of aggression and territorial occupation. The Syrian regime, under the de facto leadership of Al-Jolani, has publicly denounced the Israeli attacks, although it has indicated that it will not escalate the situation by directly confronting Israel’s military actions at this stage.
This ongoing military exchange underscores the complexity and volatility of the region, as Israel continues its strategy of neutralising perceived threats emanating from Syria, while Syria seeks international support in its bid to halt these repeated attacks.
