Israel strikes in vicinity of three Syrian cities, Syrian media say

ReutersLast Updated: Sep 09, 2025, 07:57:00 AM IST

Synopsis

Syrian state media reported Israeli strikes near Homs, Latakia, and Palmyra, prompting condemnation from Syria's Foreign Ministry, which labeled the attacks a violation of sovereignty and regional stability. These strikes are part of an ongoing escalation, particularly since the Gaza war, despite recent U.S.-mediated de-escalation talks in southern Syria. The extent of the damage remains undisclosed.

Israel struck in the vicinity of Syria's central Homs city, the coastal city of Latakia, and the historic city of Palmyra, Syrian state-affiliated media said on Monday.

There was no immediate comment from Israel.

Syria's Foreign Ministry condemned the Israeli airstrikes as "a blatant infringement" of its sovereignty and regional stability, saying in a statement on Tuesday they were part of an ongoing series of escalations pursued by Israel against Syrian territory.

Syrian media did not elaborate on the size or the impact of the reported strikes.

Israel has for years waged a campaign of aerial bombardment that destroyed much of the country's military infrastructure, and this has ramped up since the Israeli war in Gaza. Israel and Syria have recently engaged in U.S.-mediated talks on de-escalating the conflict in southern Syria.