In a continued spate of strikes, Israel targeted a villa in Syria’s coastal town of Banias, claiming three lives, including that of an Iranian military adviser. This marks the third consecutive day of Israeli attacks on Syrian soil, with Banias witnessing violent explosions during the dawn strike.
The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights confirmed the strike aimed at a group linked to Iran, resulting in casualties as the building housing them was destroyed. These strikes come on the heels of yesterday’s attack, which killed a Hezbollah fighter near the Lebanese border.
Since the civil war’s onset in 2011, Israel has frequently conducted airstrikes in Syria, primarily targeting Iran-backed forces and Syrian army positions. Tehran maintains its deployment in Syria as advisers, invited by Damascus.
The recent escalation follows Israel’s conflict with Hamas, starting October 7, with Israel reiterating its stance against Iran’s expansion in Syria. Iran’s support for Assad’s government and Hezbollah, aligned with Hamas, underscores the complex dynamics fueling the conflict.
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