Israeli Airstrike in Damascus Claims Three Lives
On October 2, 2024, a deadly Israeli airstrike struck a residential building in the Mazzeh neighborhood of Damascus, resulting in the tragic deaths of three civilians and injuries to four others. The Syrian official news agency, SANA, reported that the attack originated from the occupied Golan Heights, causing significant material damage to surrounding properties. This incident marks a continuation of Israel's intensified military actions in Syria, particularly targeting areas linked to Iranian and Hezbollah operations.
The Mazzeh district, known for its strategic significance, houses key Syrian military and security installations, as well as various embassies and international organizations. The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights indicated that the targeted apartment was frequented by leaders of Hezbollah and the Iranian Revolutionary Guard. Among the deceased were two non-Syrian individuals, highlighting the international implications of these ongoing conflicts.
This airstrike follows a series of Israeli attacks over the previous days, including strikes on the Thala military airport in Sweida and radar installations in Daraa, further escalating tensions in the region. Just a day prior, an airstrike in the same vicinity claimed the lives of six individuals, including three civilians and a journalist, emphasizing the ongoing humanitarian crisis exacerbated by military operations in the area.
