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Three killed, 34 injured in Damascus strikes

Syria’s Health Ministry says the number of people killed in the Israeli attacks on the capital has now risen to at least three, up from one earlier. At least 34 other people were wounded, it added.


A view of the damaged General Staff Headquarters in central Damascus


Israel confirms attacks on Syrian army HQ, presidential palace

The Israeli army has confirmed it targeted Syria’s army headquarters in Damascus and a “military target” near the presidential palace.

“The [military] continues to monitor developments and the regime’s actions against Druze civilians in southern Syria. In accordance with directives from the political echelon, the [military] is conducting strikes in the area and remains prepared for various scenarios,” it wrote on Telegram.


Israeli army says some troops in Gaza to be deployed to Syrian border

An Israeli military official has told reporters during a briefing that some soldiers in Gaza are “preparing to be deployed on our northern border with Syria”.

Separately, the commander of Israel’s Northern Command, Ori Gordin, said Israeli forces were “operating decisively” in the Suwayda area.

“We are increasing the pressure and the pace of the strikes. We also carried out strikes in Damascus and will continue to strike throughout southern Syria,” he added.