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Israeli Strikes in Syrian Village Kill Six as Clashes with Residents Escalate

Israeli forces targeted Koayiah with drone and tank attacks, citing security concerns, while Syria condemns actions as violations of sovereignty.

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Yasser Farhan, a member of the fact-finding committee investigating sectarian killings during recent clashes between rival groups in an insurgency led by Bashar al-Assad loyalists in Syria's coastal region, holds a press conference in Damascus, Syria, Tuesday, March 25, 2025. (AP Photo/Omar Albam)
Yasser Farhan, a member of the fact-finding committee investigating sectarian killings during recent clashes between rival groups in an insurgency led by Bashar al-Assad loyalists in Syria's coastal region, holds a press conference in Damascus, Syria, Tuesday, March 25, 2025. (AP Photo/Omar Albam)

Overview

  • An Israeli strike in Koayiah, southwestern Syria, killed at least six people, with reports of the death toll potentially reaching seven.
  • Clashes erupted between Israeli troops and armed residents after Israeli forces attempted to enter the village.
  • The Israeli military used drone strikes and tank fire during the confrontation, reportedly injuring several, including a woman.
  • Syria's Foreign Ministry condemned the strikes as violations of national sovereignty and international law, demanding Israel's withdrawal from occupied areas.
  • Residents fled Koayiah due to the violence, seeking refuge in nearby villages and olive groves, highlighting the conflict's humanitarian toll.