Israel-Gaza-Lebanon updates: Iranian president responds to Israel's retaliatory attacks

Syria's Defense Ministry reported airstrikes in the capital Damascus and at a military site near the western city of Homs on Thursday.

The attacks killed one soldier and injured seven other people, according to the ministry.

Israel -- which has conducted regular strikes inside Syria in recent years -- did not claim the airstrikes. The country generally refuses to confirm or deny responsibility for operations on foreign soil.

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Israel Defense Forces spokesperson Lt. Col. Avichay Adraee alleged on X on Thursday that Hezbollah is using ambulances to transport fighters and weapons.

Any vehicle used for "terrorist" purposes will be subject to "necessary measures," Adraee wrote.

The IDF did not provide any evidence to support the assertion. Medical vehicles, workers and facilities have been repeatedly targeted by Israeli attacks in Lebanon.

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The Israel Defense Forces wrote on X on Thursday morning that around 50 projectiles were identified crossing from Lebanon into Israeli territory.

The launches set off air alert sirens in the Upper and Western Galilee areas, with some projectiles intercepted and other landing, the IDF said.

Israel's Magen David Adom emergency service said paramedics evacuated three people suffering from shrapnel injuries to the Galilee Medical Center in Nahariya. Two of the victims were in moderate condition and one in mild condition, the service said.

The IDF also reported two missiles fired from Lebanon into northern Israel which it said "fell in open areas."

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U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin spoke with Israeli Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant Wednesday to discuss Israel's operations in Lebanon and the humanitarian situation in Gaza, the Pentagon said in a statement.

"Secretary Austin welcomed the movement of humanitarian assistance through the Erez crossing and urged the Government of Israel to take all necessary steps to address the dire humanitarian situation in Gaza," Pentagon Press Secretary Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder said of the call.

Austin also asked that Gallant and Israel "seize opportunities for the release of hostages and a ceasefire" following the death of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar.

Austin also expressed concerns about the reports of Israeli strikes that have struck Lebanese forces and "emphasized the importance of taking all necessary measures to ensure the safety and security of the Lebanese Armed Forces and UNIFIL forces," according to the statement.

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