Israel Defense Forces conduct airstrikes on Syrian port of Baniyas

Powerful explosions rocked the Syrian port of Baniyas, located between Latakia and Tartus, during the night of July 9.

Israel conducted an air attack from the Mediterranean Sea, targeting an area near Baniyas at approximately 00:20 (GMT+3), Caliber.Az reports citing the foreign media.

The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR), a prominent monitoring group, confirmed that two powerful explosions were heard in Baniyas. Syrian opposition sources also reported that two airstrikes took place. These sources indicated that Iranian weapons, recently delivered to the port for the Lebanese Hezbollah movement, were likely targeted. The strikes resulted in fatalities and injuries, and subsequent detonations of ammunition led to severe fires.

Despite the widespread reports and confirmations from various sources, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have not commented on the incident.

The situation remains tense as the region grapples with the aftermath of the attack, highlighting ongoing conflicts and geopolitical tensions involving Israel, Syria, Iran, and Hezbollah. Further developments are anticipated as more information becomes available and the impact of the airstrikes is assessed.

The Israel-Hezbollah conflict is a key factor in regional instability, with potential to ignite broader conflicts involving other regional and international players. The relationship between Israel and Hezbollah remains one of deep hostility, with both sides preparing for potential future conflicts while navigating a complex regional landscape influenced by broader geopolitical rivalries. Hezbollah is a key player in the regional proxy conflicts between Iran and its allies versus Israel, Saudi Arabia, and the United States. This includes involvement in the Syrian Civil War, supporting the Assad regime.