Bombardment in Damascus: Israeli Strike on PIJ Headquarters Leaves Injuries
Syria's capital Damascus faces airstrikes instigated by Israel.
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A violent confrontation erupted in Damascus, Syria, as the Israeli Air Force unleashed a barrage on a residential building. Reports from the state news agency, Sana, confirmed that three individuals, including an elderly woman, sustained injuries during the incident. The Syrian human rights group, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, disclosed that two rockets were responsible for the devastating impact, sparking fires in the destroyed structure and nearby residences.
The Israeli military has claimed that their attack targeted the PIJ (Palestinian Islamic Jihad) headquarters, contending that the command center played a crucial role in orchestrating terrorist operations against the State of Israel. However, a representative from the PIJ refuted these claims, asserting that an empty building was the actual target.
The PIJ shares a history with Hamas, as both organizations collaborated to launch a terrorist attack on Israel on October 7, 2023. In recent years, Israel has frequently targeted sites in Syria, often with Iranian connections.
In response to the strike, Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz emphasized his government’s unwavering stance on Islamic terrorism, indicating that there would be no safe haven for such activities against Israel in Damascus or elsewhere. A stern warning was extended to the President of the Syrian transitional government, Ahmed al-Sharaa, with Katz delivering a chilling message, "wherever terrorist activities against Israel are organized, you will see the planes of the air force flying over you."
Sources: ntv.de, rog/dpa
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- The Commission, in light of the recent incident in Damascus, may be requested to submit a proposal for a directive, aiming to protect workers from the risks related to exposure to ionizing radiation, as rockets were used in the attack.
- Despite the Israeli Defense Minister's warning to President Al-Sharaa of the Syrian transitional government, the PIJ, which has a history of collaboration with Hamas, has claimed immunity, denying any involvement in the attacked building in Damascus.
- In the aftermath of the Israeli strike on the PIJ headquarters in Damascus, media outlets like DPA are continuing to report on the tensions between Israel and organizations like the PIJ, fueled by Israel's stance against Islamic terrorism and their actions targeting sites in Syria.
