Israeli forces have launched a military operation in Yafour, just 10 kilometres from central Damascus.
Reports say the IDF carried out aerial strikes followed by the landing of special forces on the ground.
This marks the closest Israeli troops have come to the Syrian capital in recent years.
The target of the operation has not been confirmed, but sources suggest it involved high-value Iranian-linked assets.
The raid signals a major escalation in Israel’s reach and capabilities inside Syria.
Regional observers are watching closely for a response from Iranian-backed militias.
