US EditionIsraeli military, pledging to defend Druze minorities, says it attacked Syrian military headquarters in Damascus
SWEIDA, SYRIA, JUL 16 – Israel has launched nearly 160 airstrikes targeting Syrian military sites to protect the Druze minority amid deadly clashes in Sweida that have killed more than 250 people, monitors say.
- On July 16, 2025, Israeli military launched airstrikes on the Syrian Defense Ministry headquarters in Damascus and on the Druze-majority city of Sweida amid ongoing clashes there.
- The strikes occurred after a ceasefire established on Tuesday collapsed, ending the brief pause in hostilities involving Syrian military units and Druze armed groups engaged in conflict with Sunni Bedouin tribes in Sweida, which led to a resurgence of violence.
- Syrian government troops were sent to quell tensions but ended up clashing with Druze militias, while reports emerged of killings, looting, and communication blackouts affecting civilians.
- The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights reported over 250 killed, including 138 soldiers, five women, and four children, with Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz stating "painful blows have begun."
- The escalation threatens Syria's fragile stability and prompted Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu to urge demilitarization of southern Syria and warn Druze not to cross the border amid rising tensions.
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