Israel conducts missile strikes near Damascus, killing 4 Syrian soldiers

Israeli missiles struck targets near Damascus, Syria, killing 4 Syrian soldiers and wounding 4 more.
Syrian air defenses intercepted some of the incoming missiles.
The attack targeted an area where Iran-linked groups are based.
Israel has repeatedly struck Iran-backed groups in Syria during the country's civil war.
Iran has expanded its military influence in Syria since intervening to support President Assad starting in 2011.