Israel conducts airstrikes on suspected chemical weapons sites in Syria

Israel has conducted airstrikes on suspected chemical weapons sites and long-range rockets in Syria. Foreign Minister Gideon Saar stated the strikes aim to prevent these weapons from reaching hostile groups amid ongoing instability following the recent entry of Syrian rebels into Damascus. The airstrikes targeted the Mezzeh military airport, a site previously hit by Israeli forces. While the exact timing and details of the strikes were not disclosed, U.S. leaders confirmed collaboration with Middle Eastern nations to prevent chemical weapons from falling into the wrong hands. Israel has carried out numerous airstrikes in Syria over the years, focusing on sites linked to Iran and Hezbollah. Despite the strikes, concerns remain about the Syrian government's retention of chemical weapons, which it allegedly used during the civil war.