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Arab News
18-07-2025
- Politics
- Arab News
Israel denies reports of overnight strikes in Syria
JERUSALEM: Israel on Friday denied reports on the Syrian state news agency that it had conducted further air strikes near the Druze-majority city of Sweida late the previous day. 'The (Israeli military) is not aware of overnight strikes in Syria,' a spokesperson told AFP. Israel bombed the Syrian army in Sweida and Damascus earlier this week to pressure the Islamist-led government to withdraw its troops from the Druze heartland around Sweida following deadly sectarian clashes. Syrian troops pulled out on Thursday.
Al Arabiya
18-07-2025
- Politics
- Al Arabiya
Israel denies reports of overnight strikes in Syria's Sweida
Israel on Friday denied reports on the Syrian state news agency that it had conducted further air strikes near the Druze-majority city of Sweida late the previous day. 'The (Israeli military) is not aware of overnight strikes in Syria,' a spokesperson told AFP. Israel bombed the Syrian army in Sweida and Damascus earlier this week to pressure the extremist-led government to withdraw its troops from the Druze heartland around Sweida following deadly sectarian clashes. Syrian troops pulled out on Thursday. Israel also announced on Friday that it is sending humanitarian aid to Sweida following days of deadly sectarian clashes in the Syrian province. 'Against the backdrop of recent attacks targeting the Druze community in Sweida and the severe humanitarian situation in the area, Foreign Minister Gideon Saar has ordered the urgent transfer of humanitarian aid to the Druze population in the region,' the foreign ministry said in a statement. The aid package will amount to 2 million shekels (nearly $600,000) and will include food parcels and medical supplies, the ministry added.
Malay Mail
17-07-2025
- Politics
- Malay Mail
Anwar condemns Israeli airstrikes on Damascus as violation of international law
KUALA LUMPUR, July 17 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has condemned Israel's recent airstrikes on Damascus, which violated Syria's sovereignty and resulted in the loss of innocent lives. 'These strikes constitute a clear violation of international law and the 1974 Disengagement Agreement between Israel and Syria,' he said in a Facebook post today. He said Syria has endured immense hardship over the past decade and its people deserve peace, not further violence or external interference. 'Malaysia stands in solidarity with the Syrian people and calls for an immediate end to such violations and a renewed commitment to humanitarian principles and the rule of law,' he said. Israel launched airstrikes Wednesday on Damascus, targeting Syria's Defence Ministry and areas near the presidential palace. The strikes came as Israel resumed attacks in southern Syria's Suwayda province, claiming the operations were aimed at protecting the Druze minority and warning it will continue unless Syrian forces withdraw. The Syrian army had deployed troops to the area to restore order after clashes between armed Druze and Bedouin groups killed at least 30 people. — Bernama
