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Israeli Airstrike in Syria Kills Two Iranian Revolutionary Guard Members

The incident, which targeted several areas including a suburb with Hezbollah forces, escalates tensions in the region amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict.

Overview

  • Two members of Iran's Revolutionary Guard, identified as Mohammad Ali Ataei Shourcheh and Panah Taghizadeh, were killed in an Israeli airstrike while on an advisory mission in Syria.
  • Israeli airstrikes targeted several areas on the outskirts of Damascus, resulting in 'material losses'.
  • The strikes also hit the southern Damascus suburb of Sayyida Zeinab, where military forces associated with Lebanese militant group Hezbollah are stationed.
  • The incident is likely to escalate tensions between Israel and Iran, with Iranian officials warning that the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict could spread to other parts of the region.
  • Israel has been carrying out several strikes targeting Syria, disabling the international airports of Damascus and the northern city of Aleppo for over a month.