Israeli airstrikes hit strategic bridges in Syria’s Homs

Published November 25th, 2024 - 07:01 GMT
Israeli airstrikes hit strategic bridges in Syria’s Homs
People fleeing Israeli bombardment in Lebanon cross a crater, caused by an Israeli strike, in the area of Masnaa on the Lebanese side of the border crossing with Syria, on November 20, 2024. AFP
Highlights
The Israeli army stated the operation targeted Iran-linked routes used for smuggling arms to Hezbollah and Unit 4400, a group reportedly facilitating weapons shipments.
two civilians were injured, and material damage was reported following the Israeli strikes on the Qusayr area in Homs countryside.

ALBAWABA- Syrian state media reported explosions in the Al-Qusayr area of southwestern Homs, with Israeli airstrikes targeting key infrastructure, including Al-Hawz, Al-Jubaniyeh, Al-Hadhour, Mataraba, and Al-Hosh bridges near the border with Lebanon.

According to SANA, citing a military source, two civilians were injured, and material damage was reported following the Israeli strikes on the Qusayr area in Homs countryside.

Israeli Channel 13 confirmed that the airstrikes aimed to disrupt the transfer of weapons and ammunition to Hezbollah. 

The Israeli army stated the operation targeted Iran-linked routes used for smuggling arms to Hezbollah and Unit 4400, a group reportedly facilitating weapons shipments.

The Israeli Broadcasting Authority suggested that the strikes were preemptive, citing intelligence that Hezbollah is preparing to launch a large-scale missile attack. 

The escalation underscores the heightened tensions along the Syria-Lebanon border.

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