Israel and the US kill 12 fighters backed by Iran in two different operations in Syria.
- November 9, 2023
Israeli and US armed forces reportedly carried out separate airstrikes targeting Iranian-backed groups in Syria within hours of each other on Wednesday, killing a total of 12 fighters. Syrian state media said Israeli air strikes hit military sites in southern Syria, causing material damage. “At approximately 22:50 pm today, the Israeli enemy carried out an air attack from the direction of Baalbek in Lebanon, targeting some military points in the southern region, causing some material losses,” official news agency SANA said, quoting a military source.