Syrian TV Presenter Killed in Israeli Strike on Damascus

A Syrian state television presenter was killed in an Israeli airstrike on Damascus, amid escalating air defenses intercepting several attacks. Israel, avoiding direct comment, has increased strikes on Iran-linked targets in Syria since Hamas's attack on Oct. 7 last year.

A Syrian state television presenter was killed in an Israeli strike on Damascus, Syrian state television reported early on Tuesday without providing further details.

Syrian air defences intercepted 'hostile targets' over the vicinity of Damascus three times in a row in one night, following explosions that were heard in the capital, state media added. When asked about the reported attack, the Israeli military said it does not comment on foreign media reports.

Israel has been carrying out strikes against Iran-linked targets in Syria for years but has ramped up such raids since last year's Oct. 7 attack by Palestinian group Hamas on Israeli territory.

(With inputs from agencies.)