Israel targets what it says was an Islamic Jihad command center in Damascus
Briefly

An Israeli airstrike hit an apartment building in Damascus, targeting a Palestinian militant command center, according to Israeli officials. Neighbors claimed the targeted unit had been vacant, and a Syrian housekeeper was injured during the attack. Local residents expressed outrage over the choice of target, emphasizing the risk to civilians. Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu defended the action, asserting the military's policy of targeting threats to Israel, specifically referencing the Palestinian Islamic Jihad. This incident highlights ongoing tensions and the controversial nature of military interventions in urban areas.
It's unacceptable that whenever they want to attack someone, they attack a residential area,
We are doing this because we have a clear policy: whoever attacks us or plans to attack us, we strike them.
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