Syria Blames Israel for Strike Near Damascus; Target Was Iranian Missiles Aimed at Israel

Syria said Tuesday that Israel carried out an attack on a military base south of Damascus, which was used by Iranian forces. According to reports, Israeli fighter jets entered Syrian airspace and struck Iranian missiles aimed at Israel. 

The Israeli military said it identified what it said was unusual movements of Iranian forces in Syria, and it believed those forces were preparing for an imminent retaliation against Israel.

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– Footage purportedly showing a strike south of Damascus attributed to Israel

Israel on high alert amid Iran tensions, open bomb shelters near Syria border
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Israel on high alert amid Iran tensions, open bomb shelters near Syria border

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Also on Tuesday, the U.S. Embassy in Israel issued an alert warning all U.S. government employees not travel to the Golan Heights unless they obtain an approval in advance.

"Due to the recent tensions in the region, until further notice, U.S. government employees are required to obtain advance approval if they wish to travel to the Golan Heights," the warning on the website read.

U.S. government employees were asked to "maintain situational awareness" and monitor media to be up to date with the situation on Israel’s Northern front. They were further encouraged to visit the website of Israel’s Home Front Command for guidance.