Escalating Tensions: Israeli Airstrikes and the New Syrian Power Dynamics

Israel intensified airstrikes in Syria, targeting military bases and expressing concerns over the new Islamist regime. The strikes are seen as a message to both Syria and its Turkish allies, highlighting Israel’s stance on security threats. The Syrian government condemned the actions as a destabilizing move.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Updated: 03-04-2025 15:38 IST | Created: 03-04-2025 15:21 IST
Escalating Tensions: Israeli Airstrikes and the New Syrian Power Dynamics
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Israel has intensified its airstrikes in Syria, delivering a stern warning to the new Islamist leadership in Damascus and accusing Turkey of attempting to establish a protectorate. The attacks, aimed at military installations, have drawn attention to Israel's growing concerns about the region's political shifts.

Following the overthrow of Bashar al-Assad, Israel's military actions have targeted areas near Damascus, the southwest, and vital air bases. The Israeli Defense Minister declared these strikes as a precautionary measure ensuring national security, signaling that any encroachments or hostile presences would be met with force.

Meanwhile, Syria's government has decried the assaults as an unprovoked act of aggression. Israel's longstanding conflict with Iran-backed entities continues to fuel tensions, with recent airstrikes almost completely destroying the Hama air base and impacting military capabilities in Hama and Homs.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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