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A statement released by the Iranian-aligned Syrian militia “Awli al-Bas” has claimed responsibility for a recent attack on an Israeli military base in southern Syria. The statement cited Israel’s “continued violations,” “recent incursions,” and “complicity in terrorizing civilians” as justification for the assault.
According to the statement, the militia targeted the Israeli Al-Jazira barracks in the western countryside of Daraa, a region in southern Syria. The attack is described as having been carried out with “focused and direct strikes.”
The Syrian militia group accused Israel’s leaders of making “boastful statements” regarding the intention to “wipe out southern Syria,” which was seen as a provocation prompting the militia to take decisive action.
The statement from Awli al-Bas represents a heightened escalation in the ongoing tensions between Israel and Syria. It also represents a notable increase in boldness and aggression from the Iranian-aligned Syrian groups, which has seen them openly challenging Israeli military presence in the region.
The Al-Jazira barracks is a known Israeli military base used to train and house Israeli personnel in the region. The attack, if confirmed, would mark a significant incident in an already volatile region. It comes at a time when Israeli forces are active in Syria as it is engaged in fighting against various groups affiliated with the Iranian axis, groups in control of a considerable region bordering the Israeli-occupied zone.
The incident raises questions about potential responses from the Israeli authorities, and regional players like Russia that has deployed troops in Syria, may react in the coming days.
For now, the exact scale of the damage to the Israeli Al-Jazira base and the impact of the attack remains unclear. It also remains uncertain as to what degree the Israeli military responded following the attack. But with regional tensions being high, the situation can further deteriorate in the coming days and weeks.