On Tuesday, the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) conducted airstrikes targeting military headquarters, weapons storage facilities, and surveillance systems in southern Syria. These operations aimed to disrupt Syria’s aerial intelligence capabilities in the region.
This action aligns with Israel’s ongoing strategy to neutralize potential threats along its northern border. Following the collapse of Bashar al-Assad’s regime in December 2024, Israel declared the 1974 disengagement agreement void and advanced into the UNDOF buffer zone, capturing strategic locations such as Quneitra and areas on Mount Hermon.
The IDF also launched Operation Arrow of Bashan, executing over 500 airstrikes that significantly weakened Syria’s military infrastructure, including its air force and navy.
In February, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu demanded the complete demilitarization of southern Syria, encompassing the provinces of Quneitra, Daraa, and Suweyda, and insisted on the withdrawal of Syrian forces south of Damascus. Subsequently, on February 25, Israel intensified its military actions, conducting airstrikes in Damascus and southern Syria.
The recent airstrikes underscore Israel’s commitment to countering perceived threats from Syrian territories, particularly in light of the power vacuum and ongoing instability following Assad’s departure. The IDF’s focus on dismantling Syria’s surveillance and intelligence apparatus aims to prevent any resurgence of hostile activities near its borders.
