The Syrian state news agency Sana reports, citing the country’s health ministry, that one person has been killed and 18 others injured in Israeli attacks on Damascus.

Meanwhile, the Israeli army has confirmed its attack on the Syrian army headquarters and a ‘military target’ near the presidential palace in the capital.

It said in a statement on Telegram that it “continues to monitor developments and the regime’s actions against Druze civilians in southern Syria”, adding that “In accordance with directives from the political echelon”, it is “conducting strikes in the area and remains prepared for various scenarios”.