Israeli air strikes near Damascus injure eight Syrian soldiers

Eight Syrian soldiers were injured in Israeli air strikes near Damascus, according to Syria’s defence ministry. The strikes, which took place on Thursday night, targeted a site near the capital, resulting in injuries to the soldiers.

Israel rarely comments on individual strikes, but it has consistently stated that it will not allow its arch-enemy Iran to expand its presence in Syria. The Israeli military has conducted numerous strikes in Syria since the start of the civil war in 2011, primarily targeting army positions and Iran-backed fighters.

The frequency of these strikes has increased following Israel’s conflict with the Iran-backed Palestinian militant group Hamas in the Gaza Strip. In April, Israeli strikes targeted a Syrian army position in the south of the country, with reports indicating that Iran was also hit.

The ongoing conflict in Syria has resulted in the deaths of over half a million people and the displacement of millions more since it began in 2011. The region remains volatile, with tensions between Israel and Iran continuing to escalate.

The latest air strikes near Damascus serve as a reminder of the complex and volatile situation in the region, with multiple factions vying for control and influence. The injured soldiers are a stark reminder of the human cost of these ongoing conflicts.