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Israel Strikes Weapon Storage in Western Syria, Killing Civilian

The operation aimed to disrupt Iranian-backed missile arsenals near Zama to protect maritime navigation

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Overview

  • On May 30, Israeli jets struck sites close to the village of Zama in the Jableh countryside south of Latakia in western Syria.
  • The Israeli military confirmed it destroyed weapon storage facilities containing coastal missiles deemed a threat to maritime navigation.
  • State news agency Sana reported that one civilian was killed in the attack on the outskirts of Zama.
  • Israeli officials added that components of surface-to-air missile systems were also targeted.
  • This was the first such strike in nearly a month after Damascus announced indirect talks aimed at reducing tensions.