Israel increases air strikes in Syria following rebel victory

Israel has intensified air strikes in Syria, targeting warehouses and weapons depots, with over 310 strikes reported in two days. This follows Israel's seizure of a 155-square-mile buffer zone along its border after rebel groups ousted Bashar al-Assad. Despite claims of troop movements near Damascus, Israel denied penetrating deeper into Syrian territory. The strikes have drawn criticism from Arab nations, including Egypt and Saudi Arabia, which accused Israel of undermining Syria's stability. The situation is complicated by the rise of Islamist groups like Hayat Tahrir Al-Sham, which led the rebellion against Assad. Israel remains cautious of these groups, viewing them as a new threat amid ongoing conflicts with Iran-backed militants.