US EditionIsraeli military strikes near Syria’s presidential palace after warning over sectarian attacks
- Early Friday, Israel carried out air strikes close to the Syrian presidential palace following several days of fatal fighting around Damascus involving members of the Druze minority.
- Israel warned Syrian authorities not to advance toward Druze-inhabited villages after sectarian violence erupted between pro-government gunmen and Druze fighters.
- The clashes in Sahnaya and Jaramana killed dozens, including 11 security forces and local gunmen, and drew criticism from Syria's Druze spiritual leader.
- Prime Minister Netanyahu and Defense Minister Katz said the strike aimed to send a clear message to Syria's new Islamist-led government and protect the Druze community.
- The Israeli strike signals an intent to prevent threats south of Damascus and to deter further sectarian violence affecting minority groups in Syria.
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Syria on the airstrikes: "Dangerous escalation"
Israel is demanding better protection for the Druze religious minority and carried out airstrikes near the Syrian presidential palace on Friday. The Islamist government in Damascus calls Israel's actions a "dangerous escalation."
Israel Comes Close To Unprecedented Strike On Syria's Presidential Palace
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After the violence against the Druze in Syria, Israel increases its pressure
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Netanyahu boasts about Israeli Airstrike Near Presidential Palace in Damascus - Quds News Network
Occupied Palestine (Quds News Network)- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu boasted about the Israeli airstrike near the presidential palace in Damascus yesterday, framing it as a move to “send a message to the Syrian regime.” The attack, which occurred on Thursday night, raises significant concerns about Israel’s military actions in the region. In discussions with Muwafaq Tarif, the spiritual leader of the Druze in the occupation state, …
Israel Launches Airstrikes Near Syria’s Presidential Palace - News From Antiwar.com
A week after the leader of Syria’s Islamist government, Ahmed al-Sharaa, was talking about his openness to normalizing relations with Israel, the Israeli military has carried out yet more strikes against Syria, attacking the area around the presidential palace in the capital city of Damascus Friday. There were no reports…
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