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