The Israel Defense Forces bombed two airbases in central Syria, targeting military sites linked to the former Assad regime. Two defense personnel were reportedly wounded in the strike at Palmyra. The airstrikes were described as extensive and aimed to preserve Israel's aerial superiority in the region. Israel has vowed to destroy weapons in Syria that could fall into the hands of hostile forces. The IDF's presence in the buffer zone in southern Syria is seen as a temporary and defensive measure to maintain Israel's security.