Syria, on Wednesday, strongly condemned Israeli attacks, denouncing the strikes as a “dangerous escalation .” The Ministry of Foreign Affairs accused Israel of pursuing a “deliberate policy” to “inflame tensions, spread chaos and undermine security and stability in Syria”.

Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz said after the airstrike in a post on X that the “painful blows have begun.”

As Israel rains bombs on Syria, the U.S. says it is 'very concerned.' The U.S. sees a Syria ceasefire within hours as President Donald Trump’s administration pushes for peace. The U.S. State Department says it hopes for a Syria truce.

The withdrawal follows a ceasefire deal between the government and local Druze leaders after days of deadly violence.

Syrian officials and Druze leaders announce new ceasefire after days of fighting, following breakdown of previous truce.