The strikes in Syria come as Israel faces international scrutiny for its raids on the occupied West Bank in response to the disappearance of three Israeli teenagers. Israel has accused Hamas of kidnapping the teens and has detained 361 Palestinians and killed five in an ongoing crackdown. Speaking on Monday, U.N. political chief Jeffrey Feltman called for restraint.
Jeffrey Feltman: The rising death toll as a result of Israeli security operations in the West Bank is alarming. We condemn all killing of civilians and call for an investigation into any such deaths. Reportedly, the Israeli Cabinet also voted to impose harsher conditions on detainees affiliated with Hamas who are in Israeli custody. As the search for the missing youth continues, we call for restraint in carrying out the security operations in strict compliance with international law and avoiding punishing individuals for offenses they have not personally committed.”