December 16th 2024.
In the midst of recent events, there's been a lot of talk about the air strike that Israel launched on Syria. It's been reported that the explosion was so powerful that it could be felt from a distance of over 500 miles. Incredible video footage captures the moment when a massive, bright orange blast fills the sky, followed by a deafening explosion. According to Israel, the strike was aimed at military sites in Syria's coastal Tartus region, and is being described as the heaviest attacks in over a decade.
The impact of the explosion was so strong that it registered as a magnitude 3.0 on seismic sensors. Even from a distance of 820km, the blast was detected by a magnetometer station in western Turkey. Tartus is home to one of Russia's two military bases in Syria, and it's believed that the ammunition and naval base located there may have contributed to the enormity of the blast. The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights has reported that the Israeli warplanes targeted air defense units and missile depots in the area.
It's worth noting that this is not the first time Israel has struck military sites in the Tartus region. In fact, they have been targeting the area since 2012. However, this recent attack is being deemed as the heaviest and most significant. It comes just a week after the fall of Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad, who had the support of Russia. Although Israel has not officially commented on the attack, it's been reported that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu approved the bombing of strategic military sites to prevent them from falling into the hands of jihadists.
According to Giora Eiland, the former head of Israel's National Security Council, one of their main priorities is to ensure that the next leader of Syria does not have the ability to attack Israel. With no opposing army to stop them, it's an easy mission for Israel to destroy Syria's strategic capabilities. The military site that was hit in this recent attack was used to deliver armaments and supplies, and was expanded by Russian President Vladimir Putin in 2017. However, due to the situation in Ukraine, the number of Russians stationed there has significantly decreased.
In the wake of Assad's fall, Russia's foreign ministry has evacuated some of its diplomatic staff from Syria. Meanwhile, Israel continues to attack Lebanon, despite a ceasefire agreement between the two nations. The ongoing bombardment of Gaza, which has been happening for 14 months now, shows no signs of stopping. Just last night, an Israeli strike on a school in Beit Hanoun, northern Gaza, claimed the lives of at least 15 people, including children and parents. In Gaza City, 17 people, including women and children, were killed in three airstrikes that hit houses sheltering displaced people.
One Palestinian journalist, Ahmed al-Lawh, who worked for Al Jazeera, was also killed in a separate airstrike. The death toll in Gaza has been reported to be 45,000, but it's believed that the actual number is much higher. It's a tragic situation, and it's clear that tensions between Israel and its neighboring countries are at an all-time high. The recent events have sparked criticism and accusations against Israel for violating ceasefire agreements and potentially exploiting the instability in Syria for their own gain. As the situation continues to unfold, we will keep you updated with the latest news. Stay connected with us on Whatsapp for breaking news and juicy stories.
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