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Syria’s State TV Says Israeli Missiles Targeted Syrian Army

Syrian defenses intercept "Israeli aggression" over Damascus. (Reuters file photo)
Syrian defenses intercept "Israeli aggression" over Damascus. (Reuters file photo)
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Syria’s State TV Says Israeli Missiles Targeted Syrian Army

Syrian defenses intercept "Israeli aggression" over Damascus. (Reuters file photo)
Syrian defenses intercept "Israeli aggression" over Damascus. (Reuters file photo)

Syria’s state television reported Tuesday that Israeli missiles targeted Syrian army positions south of the capital of Damascus, causing material damage but no casualties.

The TV quoted an unnamed military official as saying that Israeli warplanes fired several missiles while flying over Syria’s Israeli-occupied Golan Heights before midnight on Monday. It added that Syrian air defenses shot down most of the missiles.

There was no comment on the strike from Israel.

According to Syrian state media, Israeli missiles targeted central Syria on May 13, killing five people, including a civilian, and igniting fires in farmlands in the area.

Israel has staged hundreds of strikes on targets in Syria over the years but rarely acknowledges or discusses such operations. It says it targets bases of Iran-allied militias, such as Lebanon’s Hezbollah party that has fighters deployed in Syria and fighting on the side of Syrian President Bashar Assad’s government forces, as well as arms shipments believed to be bound for the militias.

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Baghdad: Syria Did Not Request Security Guarantees for Summit Attendance

The Coordination Framework reaffirmed its support for the success of the Arab Summit in Baghdad (X)
The Coordination Framework reaffirmed its support for the success of the Arab Summit in Baghdad (X)
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Baghdad: Syria Did Not Request Security Guarantees for Summit Attendance

The Coordination Framework reaffirmed its support for the success of the Arab Summit in Baghdad (X)
The Coordination Framework reaffirmed its support for the success of the Arab Summit in Baghdad (X)

Baghdad confirmed that Syrian authorities did not request any security guarantees for President Ahmad Al-Sharaa to attend the upcoming Arab League Summit. Despite ongoing debate over Syria’s participation, Iraq’s Coordination Framework reiterated its support for the summit’s success.

Baghdad will host the 34th Arab League Summit on May 17. While there has been speculation about Syria’s involvement, Iraqi Interior Minister Abdul Amir Al-Shammari stated that no official requests or communication were received from Damascus regarding security arrangements for Al-Sharaa. He emphasized that preparations to secure all delegations, including the Syrian president, are complete, and that the summit will proceed without road closures or curfews.

On border security, Al-Shammari noted that the situation is stable, though parts of the Iraqi-Syrian border are under the control of the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF). He added that Iraq has increased its military presence near the Al-Qaim border crossing, where no Syrian forces are present, and that there is currently no direct security coordination between the two countries’ interior ministries.

Politically, the Coordination Framework — a coalition of Shiite political forces — issued a unified statement supporting the summit, stressing the need to prioritize national interests amid regional challenges. The group praised efforts to elevate Iraq’s regional role through the successful hosting of the event.

Meanwhile, prominent Shiite leader Ammar Al-Hakim called for engagement with Syria’s new leadership, citing Iraq’s strategic interests. Prime Minister Mohammed Shia’ Al-Sudani echoed this sentiment, stating in a recent interview that Iraq aims not just to host, but to lead in offering solutions to Middle Eastern crises.

Analysts suggest that Iraq’s outreach to Syria has stirred internal political tensions, potentially reshaping alliances ahead of the national elections scheduled for November 2025.