In a significant military action, Israel conducted airstrikes on Damascus, Syria's capital, hitting a compound of the Defense Ministry and an area close to the presidential palace as tensions rise following a series of violent clashes in the southern region of Sweida. This region is pivotal due to its population of Druse, an ethnic group that Israel has declared its intent to protect.
Israel Strikes Damascus Amid Ongoing Violence in Sweida
Israel Strikes Damascus Amid Ongoing Violence in Sweida
Recent airstrikes by Israel target Syrian military positions as local conflicts escalate.
The Israeli military's actions come after threats to escalate further unless the Syrian government withdrew its forces from Sweida. In the hours following the strikes, Syrian authorities announced that a cease-fire had been brokered among local leaders, a development highlighted by U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who confirmed that diplomatic efforts had been employed to resolve the situation "tonight."
Despite these diplomatic dialogues, Israeli bombardments continued into the night, affecting various military targets across the capital.
Israel's involvement is driven by two key motivations: to prevent Iranian-backed militias from establishing a foothold near its borders, and to address the security concerns of its own Druse minority, further complicating the already volatile dynamics of the Syrian conflict.
Despite these diplomatic dialogues, Israeli bombardments continued into the night, affecting various military targets across the capital.
Israel's involvement is driven by two key motivations: to prevent Iranian-backed militias from establishing a foothold near its borders, and to address the security concerns of its own Druse minority, further complicating the already volatile dynamics of the Syrian conflict.
