Michael D. Carroll
Israel's foreign minister says it has struck suspected chemical weapons sites and long-range rockets in Syria in order to prevent them from falling into the hands of hostile actors.
"The only interest we have is the security of Israel and its citizens," said Israel's foreign minister Gideon Saar on Monday.
"That's why we attacked strategic weapons systems, like, for example, remaining chemical weapons, or long-range missiles and rockets, in order that they will not fall in the hands of extremists."
He spoke after Syrian rebels entered Damascus, leading to the overthrow of President Bashar al-Assad's government after nearly 14 years of civil war. This development has raised hopes for a more peaceful future but also concerns about a potential security vacuum in the country, which remains divided among various armed groups.
Were There Any Reported Airstrikes Near Damascus?
Airstrikes have been reported in the area of the Mezzeh military airport, southwest of the capital, on Sunday. The airport has previously been targeted in Israeli airstrikes, but it was not immediately clear who launched the latest strike.
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