Syria

Israel's Air Strike on Damascus: Rising Tensions Amidst Iranian Influence

Israel’s Air Strike on Damascus: Rising Tensions Amidst Iranian Influence On October 2, 2024, an Israeli air strike on a residential building in the Mazzeh neighborhood of Damascus claimed the lives of three individuals. According to the Britain-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, the attack targeted a flat reportedly frequented by Hezbollah leaders and members of the Iranian Revolutionary Guards. This strike is part of Israel’s ongoing efforts to prevent Iran’s influence from expanding within Syria.