ALWAGHT- Israeli warplanes have launched multiple airstrikes on military targets in southern Syria, striking areas near the capital Damascus and in Dera’a province following Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s call for the region’s “demilitarization.”
Israel confirmed carrying out airstrikes on military targets in southern Syria, including sites in Kiswah, near Damascus, and Dera’a. Meanwhile, Israeli media suggested that Tel Aviv was advancing a plan to gain control over southern Syria, following Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s call for the “complete demilitarization” of the region. Since 2011, Israel has backed armed groups in Syria and escalated military aggression to undermine the government of President Bashar al-Assad, a long-time opponent of Israeli policies.
Israeli attacks have intensified in recent months, with the regime claiming to prevent spillover violence from Syria. Israeli forces also entered a UN-demarcated buffer zone in the Golan Heights, drawing condemnation from the United Nations. Despite Israeli efforts to destabilize Syria and support armed groups, the country’s new authorities have condemned the recent airstrikes, demanding Israel’s immediate withdrawal and warning of potential consequences if its military actions persist.
Following Netanyahu’s push for “demilitarization,” widespread protests erupted across southern Syria, including in Damascus, Dera’a, Sweida, and Quneitra. Protesters, particularly in the capital, gathered outside the UN office, denouncing Israeli violations of Syria’s sovereignty and calling for an international response. Many demonstrators reaffirmed Syria’s right to territorial integrity, rejecting any foreign interference in the country’s affairs.
