Israeli Airstrike Hits Alleged Militant Command Center in Damascus

Israel claims the strike targeted Palestinian Islamic Jihad operations, as tensions escalate in post-Assad Syria.

The Israeli military confirmed an airstrike in Damascus, stating it targeted a command center of the Palestinian Islamic Jihad group involved in planning attacks on Israel.
Syrian state media reported the strike hit a building on the outskirts of Damascus, with at least one person killed and several others wounded, according to various sources.
Israel's Defense Minister declared there would be no immunity for terrorism in Syria, emphasizing the nation's commitment to preventing militant entrenchment near its borders.
Since the overthrow of Bashar al-Assad in December 2024, Israel has intensified its military presence in southern Syria, citing security concerns over the new Islamist-led government.
The United Nations and Syria's new leadership have criticized Israel's actions, calling for the withdrawal of Israeli forces from the demilitarized Golan Heights region.