Netanyahu reveals direct call with Syrian President Sharaa, claims he stopped Druze massacres
- On Thursday, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu revealed at a gathering in Yarka that he spoke with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa, claiming the conversation stopped massacres of the Druze community.
- Clashes escalated in July 2025 when armed groups affiliated with Sharaa's forces committed violence against the Druze, prompting Israel to strike Syrian regime targets in Damascus and Sweida to protect the community.
- Netanyahu stated, "We took down the Defense Ministry in Damascus," and warned Sharaa that Israel would intensify strikes if violence continued. He added, "I will do whatever it takes to protect our Druze brothers."
- Although Al-Sharaa condemned the massacres and called the Druze "an integral part" of Syria, dozens of abducted men and women remain missing and no one has been brought to justice.
- Defense Minister Israel Katz claimed at the conference that Al-Sharaa will resume attacks on the Druze if Netanyahu is not re-elected, warning the regime is waiting to see election results.
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Netanyahu says he spoke with Syria's al-Sharaa: ‘I threatened more strikes if Druze k
Speaking in the Druze town of Yarka, Netanyahu disclosed that he personally called Syria's president and warned of intensified Israeli strikes unless the massacres stopped; the prime minister said the conversation was brief and blunt, adding that Israel would continue protecting Syria's Druze community
Netanyahu reveals tense call with Syrian leader during Druze massacre
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu revealed he held a short and sharp conversation with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa to stop a massacre against the Druze. The post Netanyahu reveals tense call with Syrian leader during Druze massacre appeared first on www.israelhayom.com.
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