The state-run Syrian Arab Information Company mentioned the tv anchor was killed in an Israeli assault on the Syrian capital.
An Israeli assault on the Syrian capital Damascus has killed three civilians and injured 9 others, state media reported.
The Syrian Arab Information Company (SANA) earlier reported that its TV anchor Safaa Ahmad was killed on Tuesday in a “treacherous Israeli aggression” concentrating on the Syrian capital.
Video posted on social media appeared to point out a automobile engulfed in flames on the streets surrounding the condominium complicated.
It was unclear whether or not the presenter was among the many three civilian casualties talked about by state media.
Israel’s protection ministry and navy didn’t instantly reply to requests for remark.
The announcement of the Israeli assault on the Syrian capital got here as Israeli forces started “restricted, localized and focused” floor assaults in neighboring Lebanon in a significant escalation of their offensive in opposition to the militant group Hezbollah.
Israeli assaults throughout Lebanon on Monday killed no less than 95 folks and injured 172 others, in response to Lebanese authorities.
Hezbollah’s deputy chief Naeem Qasim mentioned on Monday in his first speech since Israel killed Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah that Hezbollah forces have been “prepared” for a floor invasion.
“We are going to win, similar to we gained in opposition to Israel in 2006,” Qasim mentioned in a video speech.
The preventing has unfold to Lebanon and Syria, elevating considerations that the warfare in Gaza might escalate right into a wider regional battle.
On Monday, U.S. President Joe Biden known as for a right away ceasefire in Lebanon.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu final week rejected a proposal for a ceasefire with Hezbollah, 21 days after the USA, the European Union, Australia and different international locations collectively known as for a moratorium on preventing.
“We are going to proceed to combat Hezbollah with all our energy,” Netanyahu informed reporters as he arrived in New York to attend the United Nations Common Meeting.
“We gained’t cease till we obtain all of our objectives, chief amongst them getting northern residents safely again residence.”
