Israel conducts airstrikes on suspected weapons sites in Syria as Russia offers asylum to Assad

Israel has conducted airstrikes on suspected chemical weapons sites and long-range rockets in Syria. The foreign minister stated this action aims to prevent these weapons from being acquired by hostile groups. This follows the recent overthrow of President Bashar Assad's government by Syrian rebels, raising concerns about a security vacuum in the country. Russia has granted Assad political asylum, but details about his location remain unclear. Israel has previously targeted military sites in Syria linked to Iran and Hezbollah. The latest strikes reportedly occurred near the Mezzeh military airport, a frequent target in Israeli operations.