Israeli Drone Strike in Central Syria
An Israeli drone strike in central Syria killed two Hezbollah fighters on Saturday (May 25), according to a war monitor.
Details of the Strike
An Israeli drone fired two missiles at a Hezbollah car and truck near the town of Qusayr in Homs province. The fighters were on their way to Al-Dabaa military airport when the strike occurred, resulting in the death of at least two Hezbollah fighters and injuries to others, as reported by the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights.
Recent Israeli Strikes in Syria
This incident marks the third Israeli strike against Lebanon’s Iran-backed targets in Syria within a week. Earlier strikes targeted the Qusayr area near the Lebanese border, resulting in casualties among Hezbollah fighters.
Israel’s Stance on Iran’s Presence in Syria
Israel has been clear in its stance against Iran expanding its presence in Syria. The country has conducted multiple strikes in Syria since the onset of the civil war, targeting army positions and Iran-backed fighters, including those from Hezbollah.
Escalation of Strikes
Israeli strikes in Syria have intensified, particularly following the conflict with Hamas in the Gaza Strip. The escalation has raised concerns and drawn condemnation from Syria, which has accused Israel of repeated attacks on its territory.
International Response
Syria’s foreign ministry has called on the international community and the United Nations to intervene and halt the Israeli attacks, condemning the aggression on its territory.
