The Israeli military said it hit over 50 targets, including intelligence sites, logistics compounds, military posts and warehouses, as well as Syrian air defences that mobilised against Israeli jets. The attack followed pro-Iranian forces’ launch of around 20 rockets earlier in the day against the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights, which were intercepted and caused no damage.
Lebanese Hezbollah will try to avoid being drawn in, at least while negotiating with Beirut partners to form a new coalition government.
Israel will face separate security threats around May 14-15 in the Palestinian territories over the US Embassy move and Gaza protests.
Israeli, French and Saudi pressure could persuade Washington to delay the planned withdrawal of US troops from Syria.
