Israel attacked Syria more than 600 times over the past year

In the last year, Israel averaged nearly two daily attacks on Syria and grabbed more land in the occupied Golan Heights.Published On 9 Dec 2025It has been one year since a lightning offensive by allied rebel groups led to the fall of Damascus, ending the al-Assad dynasty’s 54-year reign.Yet, as the regime collapsed, Israel seized on the instability by significantly escalating its military campaign in Syria, targeting much of its neighbour’s military infrastructure, including major airports, air defence systems, fighter jets, and other strategic facilities.Over the past year, Israel has launched more than 600 air, drone or artillery attacks across Syria, averaging nearly two attacks a day, according to a tally by the Armed Conflict Location and Event Data (ACLED).The map below shows the ACLED-recorded Israeli attacks between December 8, 2024 and November 28, 2025.The bulk of the Israeli attacks have been concentrated in the southern Syrian governorates of Quneitra, Deraa, and Damascus, which account for nearly 80 percent of all recorded Israeli attacks. Quneitra, adjacent to the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights, was attacked at least 232 times. Deraa was the second most targeted governorate, with 167 recorded attacks focusing on former regime military sites and suspected arms convoys. Damascus governorate, which hosts key military highways and logistics hubs, was attacked at least 77 times. Damascus city, the capital, was attacked at least 20 times. Why is Israel attacking Syria?While Israel’s air attacks have escalated this past year, it has been attacking Syria for years, justifying its actions by claiming to eliminate Iranian military installations.