In a bold military operation, Israel has conducted over 350 air strikes on Syrian military targets, seizing strategic positions including Mt Hermon. The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) capitalized on disarray within Syrian command structures following the Assad regime’s collapse. Israeli officials assert that this aggressive strategy aims to prevent weapon transfers to extremist groups like Hezbollah. While UN peacekeepers are raising concerns about potential violations of ceasefire agreements, Israeli leaders defend their actions as necessary for national security. The situation may signal a new level of conflict in the region.