Israel launches air attacks on Syria’s Damascus and Hama
Al JazeeraMAR 19
Israel Strikes Syria as Turkey Looks to Establish Military Bases
Above: Debris lie on the ground at the scene of an Israeli strike in a military facility in Syria's southern Hama governorate, on April 3, 2025. Image copyright: Abdulaziz Ketaz/Contributor/AFP via Getty Images
The Spin
Pro-Israel narrative
These strikes are essential to prevent weapons from falling into the hands of hostile jihadist forces and to maintain regional security. The operation also aims to prevent Turkish military expansion in Syria while ensuring no military threats emerge near Israeli borders.
Anti-Israel narrative
These attacks reflect a blatant violation of international law and Syrian sovereignty, deliberately attempting to destabilize Syria and impede its reconstruction efforts after 14 years of civil war. The strikes have resulted in civilian casualties and extensive damage to critical infrastructure.