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10/12/2024 Israel attacks Syrian military targets

Dec 10, 2024
Jeremy Bowen, the BBC's international editor with extensive experience in conflict reporting, dives deep into the Israeli military's recent strikes on Syria. He shares compelling personal stories from families impacted by the violence and discusses the precarious situation at the Lebanese-Syrian border. The conversation also touches on Israel's strategies against militia forces while highlighting the haunting echoes of past chemical attacks on civilians, all amidst the backdrop of regional instability and ongoing humanitarian crises.
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  • Israel's military aggression against Syria aims to eliminate perceived threats from Islamist rebels and maintain regional security.
  • The UN calls for de-escalation in the conflict, advocating for political solutions instead of continued military interventions.

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Israel's Military Actions in Syria

Israel has announced the destruction of Syria's naval fleet in response to perceived threats from the newly empowered Islamist rebels who have overthrown the Assad regime. Israeli warplanes have conducted numerous airstrikes targeting Syrian military assets to prevent advanced weaponry from reaching extremist factions. In light of the recent shift in power, Israel aims to establish a buffer zone along its border to maintain security and deter any future threats. This aggressive military strategy has raised alarms with the UN, which is advocating for political solutions rather than escalating military interventions in the region.

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