Israel targets chemical weapons sites in Syria to prevent extremist access

Israel conducted airstrikes on suspected chemical weapons facilities in Syria, aiming to prevent these sites from being seized by extremists. The strikes targeted multiple military bases and a research center near Damascus. Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar stated that these actions are precautionary and part of ongoing efforts to address security threats. Israeli airstrikes are expected to continue in the coming days. In response to Israel's actions, Iran condemned the strikes, while the United Nations and neighboring countries criticized Israel's military presence in a buffer zone near the Golan Heights. The U.S. acknowledged Israel's actions as temporary and emphasized the importance of upholding a 1974 disengagement agreement.