Israeli Drone Strike Targets Damascus, Ground Troops Raid Southern Syrian Villages

Israeli forces conducted military operations in two regions of Syria on Wednesday. A drone strike hit the countryside near the capital, Damascus. Separately, ground troops raided villages in the southern province of Quneitra. Local Syrian media reported the events. According to these reports, the drone strike occurred in the Damascus countryside. No details about casualties or damage were immediately available. In southern Syria, Israeli army forces entered the Quneitra countryside. They raided two villages and established a military checkpoint in the area. The purpose of the raids was not specified in the initial reports. Israel rarely comments on individual military actions in Syria. However, it has stated a long-standing policy to prevent its enemies, like Iran, from strengthening their military presence near its border. Syria has not yet issued an official statement.