Israel Conducts Strikes on Southern Syria Following Demilitarization Demand

Israeli air raids target military sites near Damascus as Netanyahu vows to prevent armed forces in the region.

Israeli warplanes struck multiple military sites in southern Syria late Tuesday, targeting command centers and weapons facilities.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reiterated Israel's stance on demilitarizing southern Syria, citing security concerns for Israeli citizens.
The strikes followed Syria's condemnation of Israel's presence in a UN-patrolled buffer zone and calls for Israeli withdrawal.
Observers report the attacks complicate Syria's efforts to rebuild under its new Islamist-led government after the fall of Bashar al-Assad in December.
The Israeli Defense Forces stated the strikes are part of a broader policy to prevent southern Syria from becoming a base for hostile forces.