In the early hours of Thursday (10/17/24) an Israeli attack hit Latakia a coastal city in Syria‚ setting off fires in the area Syrian state media SANA reported. Local fire-fighting teams rushed to the scene to put out the blazes.
Syrian TV stated that the countrys air defense systems were activated to counter Israeli targets over Latakia. This incident is part of Israels ongoing operations in Syria which have been targeting sites supposedly connected to Iran.
These attacks have become more frequent since the Hamas assault on Israeli soil about a year ago. Israel has been carrying out these strikes in Syria for several years‚ but theyve stepped up their efforts in recent months.
The situation in Syria remains volatile with ongoing foreign interventions
The strike on Latakia (a key Mediterranean port) highlights the complex nature of the conflict in Syria‚ where multiple international actors are involved‚ each pursuing its own strategic interests in the region