3 killed, 34 injured as Israel bombs Syrian Defence Ministry near Presidential Palace

by · Daily Times

At least three people were killed and 34 others were injured on Wednesday when the Israeli army launched a new wave of airstrikes on the Syrian capital, Damascus, the Health Ministry said. The state news agency SANA said warplanes carried out strikes on the General Staff Complex and the Presidential Palace, known as Qasr al-Shaab, in the capital. The Israeli army confirmed the airstrikes and called the attack on the Presidential Palace a “warning strike.” Videos circulating on social media showed the moments of Israeli attacks in Damascus, with smoke rising from the area. Israeli fighter jets also staged several airstrikes on the southwestern province of Daraa and Qatana city in the Damascus countryside, according to SANA. The attacks came shortly after Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz vowed “painful blows” on Damascus.