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US and allied forces conducted large-scale strikes against Islamic State targets across Syria in direct response to the December Palmyra attack that killed three Americans, part of Operation Hawkeye Strike; the operation follows a prior round of strikes and highlights ISIS remnants’ ongoing presence in the country.
Three Americans, including two soldiers and a civilian interpreter, were killed in an ambush by an Islamic State gunman in Palmyra, Syria, with additional injuries reported; the attack was condemned by US and Syrian officials, and the gunman was killed during the incident.
The article describes a visit to Palmyra, Syria, highlighting the historic hotel Zenobia, built in the 1920s and named after Queen Zenobia, which has suffered damage during the civil war but remains a symbol of the city's rich history and resilience. The author reflects on the hotel's past grandeur, its connection to history and legends, and the ongoing hopes for tourism revival in the region.
An Israeli airstrike on Palmyra, Syria, targeted residential and industrial areas, resulting in 36 deaths and over 50 injuries, according to Syrian state media. The attack, which Israel has not commented on, is part of ongoing Israeli military actions against Iran-linked targets in Syria, intensified since the October 2023 conflict with Hamas. The strike caused significant damage in Palmyra, a city known for its UNESCO World Heritage site.