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Israeli Strikes in Syria Kill Two
Israeli airstrikes in Syria killed two Hezbollah members, prompting Syria's condemnation and a call for UN action.
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- How did Syria respond to the attacks?
- Syria's Foreign Ministry condemned the attacks as criminal, calling on the UN to take urgent action to stop Israeli aggression and hold Israel accountable.
- What happened in Syria on Monday evening?
- Israel carried out air strikes in the Sayyidah Zaynab area, south of Damascus, Syria, targeting Hezbollah intelligence headquarters, resulting in casualties.
- Did Israel take responsibility for the attacks?
- The Israeli Air Force admitted to striking Hezbollah targets in Syria, claiming the attack aimed to damage Hezbollah's intelligence capabilities.
- What is the reported casualty count of the attacks?
- The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights reported that two Hezbollah members were killed and five injured in the strikes.
- Why is the Sayyidah Zaynab area a frequent target of Israeli strikes?
- The Sayyidah Zaynab area, a Hezbollah stronghold near a Shia shrine, has been a frequent target of Israeli strikes due to the presence of Hezbollah members who have fled to Syria.