Tensions Escalate as Israeli Strikes Target Qusayr in Syria

Israeli forces have conducted strikes on Qusayr in Homs province, central Syria, resulting in civilian injuries and material damage. The targets reportedly included Hezbollah's weapon storage facilities and command centers. The Israeli military aims to curb Iran's weapon transfers through Syria to Hezbollah in Lebanon.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Updated: 31-10-2024 18:33 IST | Created: 31-10-2024 18:33 IST
Tensions Escalate as Israeli Strikes Target Qusayr in Syria

In a significant escalation of regional tensions, an Israeli military operation has caused injuries among civilians and inflicted material damage in Qusayr, a city in Syria's Homs province. This attack marks a continuation of Israel's strategic strikes in the region.

The Israeli Defense Forces released a statement following the strikes, asserting the operation targeted weapon storage facilities and command centers operated by Hezbollah. The military group has long been an adversary of Israel, and this latest strike is part of Israel's broader efforts to hinder the flow of arms from Iran to Hezbollah in Lebanon.

The latest attack focused on Qusayr's industrial zone and some of its residential neighborhoods, according to Syrian state media. Israel's actions underscore ongoing geopolitical tensions near the Syrian-Lebanese border, highlighting the fragile security landscape in the Middle East.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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