Israeli Raids Target Damascus, Civilian Casualties Reported

Israeli warplanes carried out two air raids on various sites in the Syrian capital, Damascus, according to various media sources. The raids resulted in civilian casualties, while the Israeli army confirmed carrying out specific military operations.

Al Arabiya reported an explosion near the Syrian Ministry of Defense headquarters, while Israeli media quoted military sources confirming Israeli airstrikes on targets in Damascus.

The second raid targeted the vicinity of the National Library in Damascus, with media reports indicating a second Israeli raid in the area.

Syrian media reported that Israeli aircraft flew over the capital, targeting the vicinity of the Chief of Staff building, injuring at least two people. Some sources also mentioned the targeting of drones near the Syrian Ministry of Defense gate, resulting in civilian injuries.

The Israeli army stated in an official statement: "We carried out a strike targeting the gate of the Syrian General Staff compound in Damascus," without providing further details on the nature of the targets.

In a related context, Israeli media reported citing a high-level security source: "In Israel, they are being told: this is a final warning to the Golan, if not understood now, we will initiate a broad move," in reference to a potential escalation in military responses.