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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 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. See More
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Politics
- Yahoo
Israel airstrike hits vicinity of Syria's Sweida, Syrian state news agency says
Despite reports indicating the strike was carried out by Israel, Channel 12 reported that the Israeli military had not conducted the strikes. Israel carried out an airstrike in the vicinity of Syria's Sweida, Syrian state news agency SANA said on Thursday. Syrian media reports claimed that the strikes targeted military positions of Bedouin tribes, according to Channel 12. The Bedouin tribes reportedly took over a village in Sweida. Despite reports indicating the strike was carried out by Israel, Channel 12 reported that the Israeli military had not conducted the strikes. Syrian tribes from Manbij, Idlib and the north are reportedly recruiting fighters to support the tribal forces in Sweida, Maariv reported, citing Arab networks. To deal with the alleged threat, the Syrian army has reportedly begun setting up checkpoints on the road from Damascus to Sweida in an attempt to prevent militia fighters from reaching the area. Israel's recent strikes in Syria On Wednesday, Israel launched airstrikes in Damascus, while also hitting government forces in the south, demanding they withdraw and saying Israel aimed to protect Syrian Druze - part of a small but influential minority that also has followers in Lebanon and Israel. The United States did not support recent Israeli strikes on Syria, the State Department said on Thursday, adding that Washington made clear its displeasure after tensions escalated and worked quickly to stop it. This is a developing story.
Al Jazeera
4 days ago
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- Al Jazeera
‘Israel is calling the shots in many ways' says Al Jazeera reporter
'Israel is calling the shots in many ways' says Al Jazeera reporter in Syria NewsFeed As fighting continues between factions in southern Syria and the country's army faces threats from Israel if it intervenes, Al Jazeera's Zeina Khodr says Israel's posture poses a major challenge to the Syrian government. Video Duration 01 minutes 57 seconds 01:57 Video Duration 00 minutes 31 seconds 00:31 Video Duration 01 minutes 05 seconds 01:05 Video Duration 01 minutes 33 seconds 01:33 Video Duration 02 minutes 03 seconds 02:03 Video Duration 00 minutes 34 seconds 00:34 Video Duration 02 minutes 45 seconds 02:45
Time of India
5 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Israel-Syria Direct War Erupts? Al-Sharaa ‘DIRECTS' Troops To Suwayda As IDF BOMBS Arab Fighters
Israeli forces carried out a fresh strike in Syria two days after heavy attacks on Damascus, targeting the Ministry of Defence and near the presidential palace in Damascus. According to an Al-Jazeera report, the Israeli military attacked a convoy of Bedouin fighters on Syria's Palmyra-Homs highway while they were making their way towards the restive Sweida province. Meanwhile, the Syrian Army is preparing for the redeployment. Watch this video to know more.
L'Orient-Le Jour
5 days ago
- Politics
- L'Orient-Le Jour
Israel strikes Syria as Sweida clashes kill over 350: Everything you need to know this Thursday
Want to get the Morning Brief by email? Click here to sign July 17, 2025Compiled by Abbas Mahfouz Some key things to watch today:Latest developments in Syria and the outcomes of ongoing international diplomatic initiatives.3p.m. Cabinet meeting is set to discuss nominations, the Jdeideh landfill issue, developments in Syria, and various other developments in cease-fire talks between Hamas and Israel. Israel strikes Syrian Army base as Sweida clashes kill more than 350 people: An Israeli airstrike hit a Syrian Army headquarters in Damascus, as renewed fighting in southern Syria's Sweida raised the death toll since Sunday to over 350 people, including Druze civilians reportedly executed by government forces. Ahmad al-Sharaa announced early on Thursday the transfer of security responsibilities in Sweida...
