Israeli Strikes in Syria Result in Highest Death Toll Amid Gaza War
Israeli strikes in Syria have killed 18 people and injured dozens, marking the highest death toll since the Gaza conflict began. The strikes targeted military and civilian sites, including a research centre involved in weapons development. Syrian officials condemned the attack, and Israel has not commented.
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In a devastating escalation, Israeli airstrikes in Syria resulted in 18 fatalities and numerous injuries, the highest death toll since the onset of the Gaza war, according to Syria's health minister.
The strikes targeted various locations, including a research centre linked to weapons development, with Syrian officials decrying the attacks on civilian sites.
Though Israel frequently strikes military positions in Syria, it seldom publicly acknowledges such operations. Syrian sources report significant damage to infrastructure and substantial civilian casualties.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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