Israeli strike targets Syria’s Hama countryside

Israeli airstrikes targeted areas near Damascus and Hama late Friday, with the IDF confirming hits on military sites, anti-aircraft cannons, and missile infrastructure, amid concerns over new Islamist authorities in Syria. Earlier, Israel struck near the Syrian presidential palace, signaling a readiness to increase military action, particularly in support of the Druze minority. Israel has regularly targeted Syrian military infrastructure since the fall of President Bashar al-Assad, aiming to counter threats from Iran-aligned forces during the ongoing conflict.