Overview

• On May 30, Israel’s air force struck two sites near Latakia holding depots of ship-launched rockets and air-defense missiles.
• Observers reported heavy explosions at Syrian military barracks but no casualties or injuries have been confirmed.
• The Israeli military framed the raids as necessary to protect its citizens and preserve freedom of action in the region.
• These were the first strikes on Syrian territory since early May and continue a campaign of air raids on weapons stockpiles that began in December 2024.
• Parallel diplomatic efforts include US envoy Thomas Barrack’s recent proposal for a non-aggression pact between Syria and Israel to ease border tensions.