Earlier Israeli strikes hit the Syrian defence ministry, as well as government forces in the southern part of the country.

The Israeli military said it had "struck the entrance gate" of the Syrian regime's military headquarters complex in Damascus.

FILE PHOTO: A view of a destroyed building, after powerful airstrikes shook Damascus on Wednesday, targeting the defense ...

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said the Damascus headquarters served as a command center for deploying regime forces to ...

Israel said it took military action in support of Syria’s Druze population which has been involved in deadly clashes with ...

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said it looked like a "misunderstanding" after Israel struck Syria's defense ministry.

The attack follows a wave of Israeli strikes on Syrian government forces during two days of sectarian clashes between local ...

Israel said it "struck the entrance of the Syrian regime's military headquarters" and warns of more "painful blows".

The Israeli military launched airstrikes in the heart of Damascus on Wednesday, hitting the Syrian Defense Ministry ...

Israel has launched strikes near the Syrian Defense Ministry, claiming its support for the religious minority group, the ...

Israel carried out a series of powerful strikes on the Syrian capital Damascus Wednesday, escalating a campaign it says is in ...

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