On November 13, 2024, the Israeli army conducted airstrikes targeting roads and bridges on the Syrian-Lebanese border, specifically in the Qusayr area of Homs. These strikes were aimed at disrupting the transport of weapons and ammunition to Hezbollah, a militant group based in Lebanon. The Israeli military stated that these operations are part of ongoing efforts to limit the transfer of arms from Iran through Syria to Hezbollah, which they claim is used to attack Israeli forces and civilians.
Syrian state media reported significant damage to the targeted infrastructure, with military sources confirming that the airstrikes rendered several bridges and roads inoperable. Preliminary reports indicated that at least 15 members of the Syrian regime forces and allied factions were injured during the attacks.
The recent escalation in Israeli airstrikes comes amid heightened tensions in the region, particularly following the outbreak of conflict in Gaza on October 7, 2023, and subsequent military actions in Lebanon since September 23. Over half a million people have reportedly fled from Lebanon to Syria in the wake of these developments.
