Israel Strikes Syrian Army HQ in Damascus as Fighting Rages in Sweida
Israel Strikes Syrian Army HQ in Damascus as Fighting Rages in Sweida | Vantage with Palki Sharma | N18G
Israel launched airstrikes on the Syrian military headquarters in Damascus days after warning the Syrian government to halt its crackdown on the Druze minority. The attack follows intense fighting in Sweida between Syrian forces and Druze fighters, which has left nearly 250 dead. Israel, home to a large Druze population, has expressed growing concern over the violence, viewing Syria's Druze community as a strategic ally in the region.
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