On Wednesday, Syrian authorities confirmed the death of an army officer in an attack by an Israeli drone on two military installations in Quneitra and Daraa provinces. The Israeli Armed Forces have not yet commented on the incident, but it is believed that this action was taken to prevent the establishment of Iranian bases and the transfer of weapons to Hezbollah, a Lebanese Shiite militia supported by Iran.
Israel has been carrying out attacks in Syria for several years as part of its broader conflict with Iran. This conflict began in 2011 following the violent suppression of pro-democracy protests during the Arab Spring. The ongoing tensions between Israel and Syria have led to sporadic clashes and attacks in the region. Israel’s annexation of the Golan Heights remains a point of contention and is not recognized by the international community.
The use of drones in military operations has become increasingly common, raising concerns about their impact on conflicts and civilian populations. While Israeli authorities have acknowledged carrying out attacks in Syria, they have not provided any further details about these bombings or their motivations beyond preventing Iranian expansionism. As tensions continue to simmer between these two countries, it remains unclear what other actions may be taken to escalate or de-escalate this longstanding conflict.
