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Israel bombs Syrian government buildings in Damascus
16 July 2025 18:51 BST
Powerful Israeli air strikes hit Damascus on Wednesday, targeting the Syrian defence ministry, military headquarters and the vicinity of the presidential palace.
Footage broadcast on local TV channels showed an explosion in central Damascus, with huge plumes of smoke enveloping the area around Umayyad Square.
The Syrian state news agency Sana said, citing the country's health ministry, that one person was killed and 18 others wounded in the attacks.
Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz posted footage of the bombing on X, writing: "heavy blows have started".
Sana also said Israel struck targets in the southwestern province of Daraa.