An explosion was heard in the city of Jableh on the Syrian coast, near a base belonging to the Syrian Army's 107th division in Zama, according to multiple reports. There is conflicting information regarding the cause of the explosion, with some initial reports suggesting it was an airstrike. However, other sources indicate there is no evidence of an Israeli airstrike on the base, noting that the base had previously caught fire two weeks ago, suggesting a possible internal incident or sabotage. Reports from Lebanon, the Lebanese and Syrian coast, and the Syrian/Lebanese border did not mention any drones or jets in the vicinity prior to, during, or after the incident, making an airstrike unlikely, according to one analysis. Footage circulating online appears to be from the previous fire that occurred two weeks ago, emphasizing the importance of verifying media before publication. The Syrian government has not officially commented on the incident. Separately, internal criticism of the Syrian government in Damascus reportedly focuses on its perceived leniency in upholding Islamic laws and ethics, contrasting with external portrayals of Syria as an "Islamic regime" run by jihadists.
