Israel Deepens Military Operations in Syria with Strikes and Ground Incursions

Israeli forces target key military sites and advance into southern Syria, citing threats from weaponized factions as civilian casualties rise.

Israeli airstrikes hit military targets, including the Barzeh research center in Damascus, Hama military airport, and T4 airbase in Homs, causing significant damage.
The incursion into southern Syria near Nawa in Deraa province marks Israel's deepest ground operation to date, with nine civilians reported killed.
Four Syrian soldiers were killed and 12 injured in the strikes on Hama airport, which was nearly destroyed, according to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights.
The Israeli government justifies its actions as necessary to prevent weapons from falling into the hands of jihadist groups, while Syria accuses Israel of intentional destabilization.
Defense Minister Israel Katz warned Syrian leadership of severe consequences if Israel's security is threatened, as tensions in the region show no signs of de-escalating.