In the midst of a tumultuous civil war, Syria has been witnessing a surge in missile attacks. On Tuesday, Israel launched missile strikes against the capital city, Damascus, and southern Syria. Syrian air defenses reportedly intercepted most of the missiles, however, some hit their targets leading to a few casualties and property damage.
The areas targeted by the Israeli missiles are known to house Iranian and Hezbollah forces. Israel has been consistently targeting these areas to curb Iran's growing influence in the region. The relationship between Israel and Iran has been strained due to Iran's alleged support for anti-Israel groups, including Hezbollah. Iran's growing military presence in Syria is seen as a threat by Israel, prompting these recurrent attacks.
Israel has not openly claimed responsibility for the attacks, which is a common practice for the country. However, it has vowed to prevent Iran from establishing a military foothold in Syria. The Israeli strikes in Syria have significantly increased since the breakout of the civil war in 2011. The recent attack is another episode in the ongoing conflict between Iran and Israel on Syrian soil.
The United Nations and other international bodies have raised concerns over the ongoing violence and its impact on the Syrian population. The Syrian civil war, which began as a peaceful uprising against President Bashar al-Assad in 2011, has since escalated into a full-fledged conflict involving numerous foreign powers. This has led to widespread destruction, the displacement of millions of Syrians, and countless deaths.
As the conflict continues, there are growing concerns about the humanitarian crisis in the country. The international community is urged to take immediate and effective action to alleviate the suffering of the Syrian people and to find a peaceful resolution to the conflict.
