Israel targets chemical weapons sites in Syria to enhance security

Israel has conducted airstrikes on chemical weapons and missile-storage sites in Syria. This action follows the recent capture of Damascus by opposition groups, which Israel views as a potential threat to its security. The Israeli military aims to prevent these weapons from falling into the hands of extremist groups. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has ordered the military to establish control over a buffer zone near the Syrian border. In a separate incident, an unmanned aerial vehicle from Yemen struck a building in southern Israel. The Houthis, an Iranian-aligned group, have been targeting Israel with drones since the conflict with Hamas began in October 2023.