In a series of escalating military actions, Israeli airstrikes in Syria have reportedly killed at least 15 people, targeting locations in the capital city of Damascus and its northwest suburbs. This increase in military activity follows the October 7th Hamas attacks on Israel, with Israeli officials stating that the strikes were aimed at strongholds of the Palestinian Islamic Jihad, a group that supports both Hamas and Hezbollah.

Israeli military sources have indicated a focus on identifying and neutralizing rocket and weapon production facilities in Syria that are believed to supply Hezbollah. They emphasized a commitment to attacking any infrastructure linked to weapon manufacturing for the group.

Meanwhile, the situation in Lebanon has also intensified, with explosions reported in the suburbs of Beirut as Israel continues its bombing campaign for a third consecutive day. A separate strike in eastern Lebanon has resulted in at least nine fatalities.

In a broader context, Human Rights Watch has accused Israel of committing war crimes and crimes against humanity in the Gaza Strip, citing the forced displacement of nearly 2 million Palestinians as a form of ethnic cleansing. Israel has consistently denied such allegations in the past, maintaining that its military actions are necessary for national security.