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Israel carries out airstrikes on Syria
Israel confirmed it launched airstrikes on Wednesday in downtown Damascus. The main targets were, a Syrian government military compound in the city, and another military site close to the Syrian presidential palace, according to the report by npr.
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Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz shared the live TV video and wrote, "The painful strikes have begun."
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Background: Tension with Syria & Druze conflict
The attacks came after clashes in southwest Syria, where the Druze minority lives near the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights. The Syrian military teamed up with Bedouin militias to fight against the Druze, as mentioned by npr report.
Israel said it struck Syrian forces on Monday and Tuesday too, to protect the Druze and keep the border area free of Syrian weapons, , as per the report by AP.
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Q1. Why did Israel attack the Syrian Ministry of Defense?
Israel said it was to target military threats and protect the Druze community near its border.
Q2. What happened during the live TV report in Damascus?
A huge explosion happened behind the reporter during a live broadcast and went viral online.
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