19 Killed or Wounded in Damascus; Joulani Escapes
According to webangah News Agency citing Al Jazeera, Israel’s Channel 12 quoted Israeli Defense Minister Yisrael Katz stating that the Israeli military will continue its attacks against Syrian forces. He demanded that the Syrian regime leave the Druze population in Suwayda province alone and withdraw its troops. Katz emphasized Israel’s ongoing policy of maintaining a weapons-free zone in Syria and said their strikes will persist until Syrian forces pull back from Suwayda.
Following this threat, the Israeli army launched new attacks on Syria.
Israel: We bombed Syrian General Staff headquarters
The Israeli military issued a statement today, Wednesday, claiming it bombed the General Staff command center and another military target near the Presidential Palace area in Damascus.
Sputnik: Israel also bombed Jabhat al-Nusra forces’ base in Daraa
Local sources told Sputnik reporters that Israeli warplanes targeted Brigade 132 of the Transitional Goverment near Daraa city in southern Syria.
Israeli Army: Since last night we struck 160 targets across Syria
The Israeli army announced its warplanes attacked 160 targets throughout Syria since last night. The army added that airstrikes against government facilities will continue unabated.
Reports emerge of death of Jabhat al-Nusra defense minister
Unconfirmed reports indicate Marhaf Abu Qasra, defense minister for Jabhat al-Nusra, was killed inside the Syrian General Staff building by Israeli warplanes.
Turkey condemns Israel’s attacks on Syria
The Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a statement condemning recent Israeli strikes on central Damascus. It described these attacks as attempts to undermine efforts by the syrian government to restore peace, stability, and security within the country.