Israeli jets target ex-Syrian army outposts in Homs, security sources say

Last week while operating in Syria, the IDF said it would “continue operations to eliminate any threat and strengthen the defense of the State of Israel and its citizens.” 

 IDF Chief of Staff Maj.-Gen. Eyal Zamir conducts situation assessment and tour of security zone in Syria, March 9, 2025. (photo credit: IDF SPOKESPERSON'S UNIT)
IDF Chief of Staff Maj.-Gen. Eyal Zamir conducts situation assessment and tour of security zone in Syria, March 9, 2025.
(photo credit: IDF SPOKESPERSON'S UNIT)

The IDF targeted former Syrian army outposts in the central Homs province, two security sources said on Tuesday.

The jets bombed army fortifications in the villages of Shinshar and Shamsin south of Homs city in central Syria, the sources said.

The military did not immediately comment on Tuesday's strikes, but it previously reported similar attacks, which it said targeted military headquarters and sites containing weapons and equipment.

Defensive operations in Syria

Last week, IDF troops located, confiscated, and dismantled numerous weapons in Syria while the military continued defensive operations at strategic points, the military announced. 

Soldiers in the Paratroopers Brigade, the Armored Corps, and the special forces Yahalom unit under the command of Brigade 474 conducted “targeted raids” in Syria, according to the IDF. 

 IDF troops operate within Syria in early March.  (credit: IDF SPOKESPERSON'S UNIT)
IDF troops operate within Syria in early March. (credit: IDF SPOKESPERSON'S UNIT)

The troops destroyed rifles, ammunition, missiles, and additional military equipment. 

The statement added that the IDF will “continue operations to eliminate any threat and strengthen the defense of the State of Israel and its citizens.” 

On Monday, the military reported that it had targeted military infrastructure in southern Syria, including military headquarters and sites containing weapons and military equipment from the former Syrian regime.

The strikes were reportedly in the vicinity of the southern Syrian province of Daraa.