Israeli Strikes in Southern Syria Kill Nine in Deepest Incursion Yet

The airstrikes targeted military sites, including a research center linked to chemical weapons, as tensions escalate with civilians in Daraa reportedly arming themselves.

Israeli airstrikes near the southern Syrian city of Nawa killed at least nine people and injured others, marking the deepest incursion into Syrian territory to date.
The strikes targeted key military sites, including the Hama airport, a research center in Damascus linked to chemical weapons development, and other infrastructure.
The Syrian government condemned the attacks as violations of international law and accused Israel of exacerbating the humanitarian crisis in the region.
The Israeli military stated the strikes were in response to armed group attacks, aiming to neutralize threats and prevent the transfer of strategic weapons.
Civilians in Daraa reportedly armed themselves following calls in mosques for resistance, highlighting growing instability in post-Assad Syria.