A recent Israeli airstrike rocked the Mazzé neighborhood of Damascus, an area known for its elegance and the presence of international institutions, including the United Nations headquarters. According to the Syrian news agency Sana, which reported the news, the operation resulted in the deaths of four people. A video published by the agency shows a street shrouded in gray smoke, a sign of the power of the explosion. This is not the first attack in this area; in recent weeks, Mazzé has already suffered bombings attributed to Israel.
Sana news agency reported that the attack represents a further development in the growing tension between Israel and Syria.
In the context of regional conflicts, Ron Dermer, Minister of Strategic Affairs in the Netanyahu government, recently visited Mar-a-Lago to discuss with Donald Trump and Jared Kushner. During this meeting, Dermer stressed Israel’s intention to promote a ceasefire agreement in Lebanon. Sources close to the Washington Post reveal that the goal is to provide a diplomatic victory to President-elect Trump. An Israeli official said that “there is an agreement that Israel will offer something to Trump,” suggesting that a deal regarding Lebanon could emerge in January.
Tensions are not limited to Syria. The Israeli military has recently conducted at least six waves of bombings on the southern outskirts of Beirut, targeting Hezbollah facilities. After issuing an evacuation order to residents of the affected areas, an Israeli military spokesman warned residents of Chouaifat al-Omrousiya and al-Ghobeiry of the need to evacuate “immediately.”
The situation is particularly critical in the Lebanese capital, where Israeli military operations are set to intensify in the coming days.
The interplay between military strikes and diplomatic negotiations marks a delicate phase for the Middle East. As Israel seeks opportunities to establish strategic alliances through political agreements, the consequences of military actions continue to weigh on regional security. The international community is closely monitoring these developments, aware that tensions in these areas could have much broader repercussions in the near future.
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