Following the ousting of President Assad, Israel launched extensive airstrikes across Syria, targeting over 350 military sites. The IDF claims the operation neutralized threats and prevented weapons from reaching extremist groups. While Israel denies advancing on Damascus, opposition sources report troops nearing the capital. International condemnation followed, with concerns over Israel's territorial ambitions and violation of the 1974 disengagement agreement.
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