Six Syrian soldiers killed in Israeli strikes near Damascus

Israeli drone strikes killed six Syrian soldiers in the Damascus countryside, state-run Al-Ekhbariya TV reported on Wednesday.

Syria said Israel deployed 60 soldiers on Monday to seize a strategic hilltop overlooking Beit Jinn, calling the invasion a violation of its sovereignty and a threat to regional security.

The incident comes as Syria and Israel hold US-mediated talks to reach a security deal.