Syrian state media reported on Wednesday, citing a military source, that following Israeli airstrikes on a location near Homs and the coastal city of Baniyas, a child was killed and ten civilians were injured. According to the Sana news agency, 'around 7:30 PM local time, the Israeli army launched attacks from Lebanon on the center and a residential complex in Baniyas, resulting in the death of a girl and injuries to ten civilians.' Syrian state media, without providing further details, reported that the country’s air defense intercepted 'hostile targets' over Homs. The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, an opposition group based in London, also stated that in the Israeli attack on Baniyas, in addition to one child, 20 others were injured. The report mentioned that two explosions occurred on the Nufus hill in the coastal city of Baniyas. The Observatory also reported that Israeli missiles targeted at least one military site near the al-Furqlus area in the eastern outskirts of Homs. This opposition group added that three people were killed in the attack on the outskirts of Homs. According to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, this military site houses forces affiliated with Hezbollah and Iranian militants. Meanwhile, Israel has not commented on the incident, following its usual pattern of attacks on Syrian territory. For years, Israel has conducted attacks against Iranian-linked targets in Syria. Since the beginning of the war in Gaza on October 7, Israel has increased its attacks on targets associated with Iranian-backed militias in Syria as part of its strategy to counter the logistics of Tehran's allied groups in the region, also targeting the Syrian army's air defenses and some Syrian government forces. In April, Iran retaliated with missile strikes against Israel after a possible Israeli attack destroyed a building in the vicinity of the Iranian embassy in Damascus, killing several Iranian officers, including a senior general. Daniel Hagari, a spokesperson for the Israeli army, stated on Saturday, February 3, that since the start of the Gaza war on October 7, the Israeli army has attacked over 50 Hezbollah targets in Syrian territory and 3,400 targets related to this group in Lebanon.
Syria Reports Israeli Attack on Homs and Baniyas
Israeli airstrikes near Homs and Baniyas in Syria resulted in the death of a child and injuries to civilians. The attacks are part of Israel's ongoing military operations against Iranian-linked targets in Syria, particularly in the context of heightened tensions following the Gaza conflict. This escalation highlights the ongoing regional conflict and Israel's strategy to counter Iranian influence.
👥 Key Players
📰 What Happened
Israeli airstrikes targeted locations near Homs and Baniyas in Syria, resulting in civilian casualties, including the death of a child. These attacks are part of Israel's ongoing military operations against Iranian-affiliated targets amidst heightened regional tensions.
- One child was killed and at least ten civilians were injured in the airstrikes.
- The attacks targeted military sites associated with Hezbollah and Iranian militants.
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
The Syrian conflict has drawn in multiple regional and international actors, with Iran and Israel frequently clashing over military presence and influence. Israel conducts regular airstrikes in Syria to prevent Iranian entrenchment.
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