Israel conducts airstrike on edge of Syrian capital, three reported hurt

Civil defence members stand at a damaged site, after Israel carried out an air strike on the Syrian capital Damascus on Thursday, as reported by Syria's state news agency, in Damascus
Civil defence members stand at a damaged site, after Israel carried out an air strike on the Syrian capital Damascus on Thursday, as reported by Syria's state news agency, in Damascus, Syria March 13, 2025. REUTERS/Firas Makdesi
Source: REUTERS

Israel carried out an airstrike on the Syrian capital Damascus on Thursday, targeting what the military said was a command centre belonging to Palestinian militant group Islamic Jihad.

Syria's state news agency said three civilians had been hurt, including a woman who was in critical condition, and that the building was at the edge of Damascus.

A nine-second video released by the Israeli military, purportedly showing the airstrike, captured what appeared to be an explosion at the edge of a building followed by thick plumes of smoke.

The military said the command centre was used to plan and direct "terrorist activities" by Islamic Jihad against Israel.

Islamic Jihad spokesperson Muhammad al-Haj Musa denied the targeted building was a command centre, writing on Telegram that it was an empty house.

Two Syrian security sources, without providing details, told Reuters that the target was a Palestinian.

This article was produced by Reuters news agency. It has not been edited by Global South World.

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