Israel carries out dozens of air strikes across Syria, reports say

Israel says it is acting to stop weapons falling "into the hands of extremists" following the end of Assad's regime.

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The UK-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR) said there were more than 100 strikes on military targets.

A research centre with suspected links to chemical weapon production was among the sites hit, according to local media reports.

Israel says it is acting to stop weapons falling "into the hands of extremists" following the overthrow of the Assad regime.

On Monday, the UN Security Council met to discuss the situation in the country following the downfall of President Bashar al-Assad, and said they will work on a statement in the coming days.

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