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Syrian state media reports apparent Israeli airstrike over Damascus
Emanuel (Mannie) Fabian is The Times of Israel's military correspondent
Syrian state media reports that air defenses are engaging an apparent Israeli airstrike over the capital Damascus.
The state-run SANA broadcaster does not immediately provide further details.
Israel is reported to have ramped up strikes on targets belonging to Iran and Iran-backed groups in Syria in recent months, amid the war in the Gaza Strip.