Israel escalates Syria strikes, warning new rulers, Turkiye influence

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Overnight, Israel intensified its airstrikes in Syria, targeting areas including air bases and sites near Damascus. The strikes follow the December ousting of Bashar al-Assad and raise concerns about the new leadership. Syrian state media reported nine deaths from Israeli shelling. Israel stated the strikes targeted remaining military capabilities and infrastructure. The UN has accused Israel of destabilizing Syria. Syria claims the strikes are an unjustified escalation.


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