Israel struck military sites in southern Syria, hitting command centres and weapons facilities. At least two people died in these airstrikes. The action follows Prime Minister Netanyahu's call for the demilitarisation of southern Syria and the defense against HTS and the new Syrian army. Syrian condemnation and international appeals against Israeli aggression ensued.
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