Israel launched an airstrike last night near the Lebanon-Syria border, resulting in the deaths of five Syrian soldiers. According to reports from Arab media, the Israeli military targeted a Syrian army checkpoint situated along the border following drone attacks originating from Syria.
In a statement, the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed that the airstrike was aimed at infrastructure used for transferring weapons from Syria to Hezbollah in Lebanon. The IDF alleged that this infrastructure was facilitating the movement of arms to the militant group.
The airstrike comes just two days after resistance forces in Syria targeted Israel’s Eilat port with drones, injuring two individuals. This escalation of hostilities underscores the ongoing tensions in the region, as both sides continue to exchange strikes.
The situation remains fluid, with international observers closely monitoring developments along the volatile Syria-Lebanon border. Israel has repeatedly stated its intention to prevent Hezbollah from gaining access to a
