In a devastating attack overnight, Israeli airstrikes targeted the Dimas area near Damascus, claiming the lives of at least three individuals, as reported by Israeli media sources citing Syrian media. The strikes, believed to have been carried out by the Israeli military, resulted in the deaths of "non-Syrian" individuals, according to AP.

According to the Syrian army, the Israeli missiles were shot down by Syrian air defenses in the early hours of Saturday, marking the second attack within a span of 24 hours. The army further stated that the strikes originated from the Israeli-controlled Golan Heights and caused some material losses.

Just the day before, the Syrian air defense system successfully intercepted two drones in the western outskirts of Damascus amid a similar attack originating from the Golan Heights, as reported by Syrian authorities.

The recent escalation of Israeli military activity near Damascus has heightened tensions in the region. Syrian officials have condemned the strikes, accusing Israel of violating their sovereignty and causing unnecessary loss of life and destruction.

The Israeli government has not officially commented on the attacks at the time of writing this article. However, these events highlight the ongoing conflict and the precarious situation in the region, with Syria and Israel engaged in sporadic clashes and retaliatory measures.

The situation is expected to further escalate as both sides assess the damage caused and deliberate on their next course of action. As the international community closely watches, concerns mount over the potential for further violence and instability in the already volatile region.

It remains to be seen how these recent airstrikes and the Syrian army's claim of downed missiles will impact the already fragile relations between Syria and Israel. The tragedy of innocent lives lost serves as a stark reminder of the ongoing conflict's devastating toll on the people of Syria.