Israeli Defense Forces Intercept and Respond to Syrian UAVs, Resulting in Casualties on Both Sides

Eilat, Israel Israel
A soldier was killed and three others were injured in the strikes reportedly carried out by Israeli forces.
In response, the IDF struck Syrian military command centers, infrastructure sites, and targets of the Syrian Aerial Defense Unit.
Israeli forces targeted military facilities in southern Syria and a residential building in Kafr Sousa, reportedly killing one Syrian soldier and injuring three others.
Syrian aerial defense systems intercepted and downed missiles during the attacks, but Israeli sources did not confirm these claims.
Two Syrian UAVs were shot down by the Israeli Defense Forces near Eilat on July 14, 2024.
Israeli Defense Forces Intercept and Respond to Syrian UAVs, Resulting in Casualties on Both Sides

Two Syrian UAVs were shot down by the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) near Eilat on July 14, 2024. In response, the IDF struck Syrian military command centers, infrastructure sites, and targets of the Syrian Aerial Defense Unit. The Syrian Arab News Agency reported that a soldier was killed and three others were injured in the strikes. The incidents occurred after two UAVs were launched towards Eilat from Syrian territory earlier that day.

According to various sources, including the Times of Israel and Barron's, Israeli forces targeted military facilities in southern Syria and a residential building in the Damascus suburb of Kafr Sousa. The strikes reportedly killed one Syrian soldier and injured three others. The IDF stated that it took these actions to defend its territory against potential threats.

The Syrian state media, as well as the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, reported that aerial defense systems intercepted and downed a number of missiles despite their intensity. Local radio station Sham FM reported an explosion of a munitions depot following an Israeli attack on a position near the capital.

The Israeli military claimed it had successfully intercepted two UAVs approaching the area north of Eilat from Syrian territory on July 13, 2024. In response, overnight, the IDF struck a Syrian military command center and infrastructure sites. The Israeli army also targeted terror targets used by the Syrian military's Aerial Defense Unit.

It is important to note that tensions in the north have been escalating since October 8, 2023, when Lebanese terror group Hezbollah began carrying out near-daily attacks against Israel in support of the Gaza Strip amid the ongoing war between Israel and Palestinian terror group Hamas.

The Syrian military claimed it had confronted the enemy's missiles and shot down a significant number of them. However, Israeli sources did not confirm these claims.

It is crucial to remember that all parties involved in this conflict have biases, and it is essential to consider multiple perspectives when reporting on such events.


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Confidence

85%

Doubts
  • It is unclear if all reported injuries and deaths were directly caused by Israeli strikes.
  • The number of missiles intercepted and downed by Syrian aerial defense systems may be exaggerated.

Sources

97%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
(Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

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Two Syrian UAVs shot down near Eilat, IDF announces

The Jerusalem Post By Sunday, 14 July 2024 08:29
  • Unique Points
    • Two Syrian UAVs were shot down near Eilat by the IDF
    • IDF struck a Syrian military command center, military infrastructure sites, and targets of the Syrian Aerial Defense Unit in response to the UAVs being launched towards Eilat
    • A Syrian soldier was killed and three other people were wounded according to the Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA)
  • Accuracy
    • One Syrian soldier was killed and three others injured in the strikes against military sites in southern Syria
    • The strike also targeted a building in the Kafr Sousa area of Damascus as per Syrian military claims
  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Fallacies (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Bias (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication

97%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
(Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

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IDF says it hit Syrian military facilities in response to drones targeting Eilat

The Times of Israel Sunday, 14 July 2024 08:32
  • Unique Points
    • The IDF struck Syrian Army facilities in response to two drones from Syria targeting Eilat, Israel's southernmost city.
    • One Syrian soldier was killed and three others injured in the strikes against military sites in southern Syria and a residential building in the Damascus suburb of Kafr Sousa.
  • Accuracy
    • , A Syrian soldier was killed and three other people were wounded according to the Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA)
    • A Syrian pro-government fighter was killed and six others were injured in Israeli strikes targeting a building in Kafr Sousa
  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Fallacies (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Bias (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (0%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication

77%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
(Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

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Israel-Gaza live updates: Hamas military chief target of strike that killed 90 people

ABC NEWS SITE NAMES Name: ABC News Site Names URL: https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/us-officially-blames-iran_106834435 Nadine El-Bawab, Sunday, 14 July 2024 08:33
  • Unique Points
    • Israel-Hamas war ongoing with efforts to secure hostage release
    • Mohammed Deif is the head of Hamas military wing
    • Netanyahu: No absolute certainty Mohammed Deif was killed in strike that killed 90 Palestinians
    • Death toll from Israeli attack on Khan Younis rose to 90 people and 300 injured
    • Israel targeted Hamas military chief Mohammed Deif and a commander Rafa Salama in strike that killed 71 people and injured 289
    • Hamas called Israeli statements about targeting leaders false claims
  • Accuracy
    • The location struck was an ‘open area’ within humanitarian zone, but IDF stated it was not a tent camp or compound run by Hamas
  • Deception (30%)
    The article reports on the death of Mohammed Deif, the head of Hamas military wing, in an Israeli strike. The authors state that 'Israel has not confirmed whether Saturday’s strike that killed 90 Palestinians killed two Hamas officials, including military chief Mohammed Deif.' This is a lie by omission as the title and body of the article both claim that Deif was a target and likely killed in the strike. The authors also quote Netanyahu stating 'There is still no absolute certainty that the two have been eliminated,' which further implies uncertainty about Deif's death, but this is contradicted by statements later in the article such as 'Israel announced that it was targeting two senior Hamas terrorists, in a Saturday strike that killed 71 people and injured 289. An Israeli official confirmed to ABC News the two targeted men were Hamas military chief Mohammed Deif and a commander of the Khan Younis brigade Rafa Salama.' The article also reports on condemnation from the UN Human Rights Office for IDF's use of weapons in populated areas, but does not disclose that Israel had admitted earlier that the strike was in an expanded humanitarian zone. This is selective reporting as it only presents information that supports the authors' position and omits important context.
    • The latest attack and casualty followed right after another massive attack on the north, which lasted for a week, resulting in further destruction and casualties.
    • But the location was within the humanitarian zone.
    • Israel has not confirmed whether Saturday’s strike that killed 90 Palestinians killed two Hamas officials, including military chief Mohammed Deif.
  • Fallacies (85%)
    The article contains several instances of inflammatory rhetoric and appeals to authority. The authors use the terms 'terrorist organization' and 'occupation' repeatedly, which can be seen as inflammatory language. Additionally, the UN Human Rights Office is quoted making an appeal to authority when they state that Israel's actions suggest a pattern of willful violation of International Humanitarian Law principles. No formal fallacies were found.
    • The latest attack and casualty followed right after another massive attack on the north, which lasted for a week, resulting in further destruction and casualties.
    • The use of such weapons in an area to which IDF is ordering people to evacuate demonstrates a rampant disregard for the safety of civilians.
    • The occupation’s fighter jets, artillery, and drones heavily and continuously targeted the tents of the displaced with various types of weapons, resulting in hundreds of martyrs and injured from the unarmed civilians.
    • The occupation’s claims about targeting leaders are false.
  • Bias (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication

85%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
(Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

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Syrian State Media Says Soldier Killed In Israeli Strike On Damascus

Barron's Financial Group AFP - Sunday, 14 July 2024 04:21
  • Unique Points
    • A Syrian soldier was killed and three others were injured in Israeli strikes on several positions in Damascus.
    • Israeli strikes targeted a Syrian military command centre and infrastructure belonging to the Syrian army and air defence.
  • Accuracy
    • One Syrian soldier was killed and three others injured in the strikes against military sites in southern Syria and a residential building in the Damascus suburb of Kafr Sousa.
  • Deception (50%)
    The article reports on an incident in which a Syrian soldier was killed and three others injured in Israeli strikes on several positions around Damascus. The author does not disclose the sources of this information, nor does it mention any potential counterclaims or perspectives from other parties involved. This lack of context and failure to disclose sources contributes to an imbalance in the reporting.
    • The Israeli army, meanwhile, said it had targeted a Syrian military command centre as well as targets and infrastructure belonging to the Syrian army and air defence in response to two drones launched towards Israel from Syrian territory.
  • Fallacies (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Bias (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication