Israeli strikes target pro-Iran groups in Syria

An Israeli strike near northern Syria's Aleppo has resulted in the deaths of 16 members of pro-Iran groups, including Syrian and foreign fighters. These groups hold significant influence in the government-controlled area of Hayyan in western Aleppo province.

Israel has been conducting strikes in Syria, targeting army positions and Iran-backed fighters, especially from Hezbollah. The frequency of these strikes increased after Israel's conflict with Hamas in Gaza. However, there was a decrease in strikes following heightened tensions due to an Israeli attack on the Iranian consulate in Damascus.

The Syrian defense ministry confirmed the Israeli air attack near Aleppo, causing casualties and material damage. Israel has consistently opposed Iran's expanding presence in the region.

Recent Israeli strikes in western and central Syria have claimed lives, including a girl and six Hezbollah fighters. Hezbollah, a key ally of Hamas, has been supporting Syrian President Bashar Assad in the civil war.

In a separate incident near Aleppo airport, Israeli airstrikes reportedly killed 52 individuals, including government soldiers, Hezbollah members, and Syrian pro-Iran fighters. Since the conflict began in 2011, Syria has faced devastating consequences with over half a million fatalities and millions displaced.

The ongoing conflict in Syria continues to have far-reaching impacts, with various factions involved in the violence. The recent Israeli strike near Aleppo underscores the complex dynamics in the region and the challenges faced by the Syrian population. It is crucial for international efforts to focus on finding peaceful resolutions to end the suffering of the Syrian people.