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Israeli jets attack Syria for second time this week in US-backed shadow war

SYRIAN air defences have intercepted an Israeli missile strike on the western city of Homs, state media reported today — the second such attack launched by Tel Aviv this week.

Army sources said there was some limited damage but no casualties were reported.

The Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) did not comment on the incident.

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