Escalation in Damascus: Israeli Strikes Target Residential Areas

Israeli airstrikes hit residential buildings in Damascus' suburbs, resulting in casualties. The targets, reportedly linked to Palestinian militant group Islamic Jihad, were in Mazzeh and Qudsaya. Israel's military actions against Iran-linked assets in Syria have intensified since the Hamas attack on October 7 that led to the Gaza conflict.

In a significant escalation, Israeli airstrikes targeted two residential buildings in Damascus suburbs, leaving multiple casualties, according to Syrian state news agency SANA.

The strikes hit buildings in the suburbs of Mazzeh and Qudsaya, reportedly linked to the Palestinian militant group Islamic Jihad. Israeli Army radio claims the attacks targeted key assets.

Israel's military campaign against Iran-backed entities in Syria has intensified following a major Hamas assault on October 7, which triggered renewed hostilities in Gaza.

(With inputs from agencies.)