Israeli warplanes late Tuesday struck military sites in southern Syria, the Israel Defense Forces said, as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has vowed to demilitarize the border region.

Israeli airstrikes target military sites in Syria, escalating tensions as Netanyahu vows to combat extremist groups in the region.- Watch Video on English Oneindia

Israeli warplanes struck military targets south of Damascus and in Syria’s Daraa province late Tuesday. The attacks targeted sites Israel claims contained weapons, reinforcing its policy to prevent southern Syria from becoming a stronghold for hostile forces.