Israel declared complete air superiority over Syria after an extensive bombing campaign that destroyed most of Syria’s air defense systems. The Israeli Air Force reported destroying 86% of Syria’s air defenses, including Russian-made systems such as the SA-22 Pantsir-S1 and SA-17 Buk, which had been posing challenges since 2013. This operation enabled Israel to attack Iranian and Hezbollah targets. With less risk. More than 1,800 pieces of munition were used to destroy almost all Syrian strategic military sites. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said the strikes were aimed at preventing military equipment left by Syria from falling into the hands of terrorists. However, international monitors have warned about potential dangers at chemical weapons sites, highlighting concerns of contamination and loss of evidence. Meanwhile, Turkish intelligence chief Ibrahim Kalin visited Damascus with Qatar’s state security chief, fueling speculation over Turkey’s growing role in Syria after Assad. The G7 called for an inclusive, non-sectarian government in Syria and emphasized human rights protection during the country’s transition. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu also reiterated Israel’s commitment to stopping threats from Syria and assisting its minorities during discussions with US officials. n18oc_world n18oc_crux