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Roya News
16-07-2025
- Politics
- Roya News
‘Israeli' airstrikes hit Syrian defense ministry in Damascus, injuries reported
The Syrian Ministry of Health announced that nine people were injured after 'Israeli' warplanes struck central Damascus, including the Ministry of Defense. 'Israeli' army radio reported that a large number of warplanes have been redirected toward the Syrian front. The military also confirmed it is preparing to strike additional government targets linked to the Syrian regime. A warning strike was reportedly carried out near the presidential palace in Damascus, coinciding with the targeting of the Syrian General Staff headquarters. 'Israeli' army claimed it is committed to a close alliance with minorities in Damascus and is launching attacks across Syria to 'protect them.'
Roya News
16-07-2025
- Politics
- Roya News
'Israel' strikes Syria's presidential palace, military HQ, defense ministry
'Israeli' forces conducted airstrikes in Damascus targeting key government buildings, including the presidential palace, headquarters of the Syrian General Staff, and the Ministry of Defense, 'Israeli' Channel 12 reported. 'Israel' launched strikes Tuesday against Syrian government forces in the Druze-majority region of Suwayda, claiming it was acting to protect the minority. Damascus had deployed troops to Suwayda after clashes between Druze fighters and Bedouin tribes killed more than 100 people. 'Israel' announced its strikes shortly after Syria's defence minister declared a ceasefire in Suwayda city, with government forces having entered the city in the morning. While most Druze religious leaders supported the deployment, at least one senior figure called for armed resistance.
Euronews
16-07-2025
- Politics
- Euronews
Israel strikes Syrian army compound in response to Druze violence
Israeli forces conducted an airstrike Wednesday targeting the entrance to the Syrian General Staff compound in Damascus, in what Israel said was a response to rising concerns over the recent escalation of violence against the Druze minority in Syria's south. An Israel Defence Forces (IDF) spokesperson said in a statement that the military has acted "in accordance with the directives of the political leadership, and continues to be on alert to face various scenarios." Syrian state television Al-Ekhbariya reported two civilians were injured in what it described as "Israeli aggression" targeting central Damascus. Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar has accused the government of Ahmed al-Sharaa of conducting hostile acts against minorities, particularly the Druze. He described it as "an unelected regime that seized power by force of arms" and questioned how long the international community would tolerate the situation. "Israel's interests in this country are well known: to keep the situation as it is and to ensure that southern Syria does not pose a threat," Sa'ar said at a press conference. Meanwhile, Israeli army spokesperson Avichay Adraee said a decision was made to "reinforce the number of forces in the area of the security fence on the border with Syria." According to Adraee, Israel "will not allow a military threat to exist in the south of the country." Israeli airstrikes also targeted Syrian military positions in Sweida province, where armed clashes have resumed. Defence Minister Israel Katz issued a direct message to Damascus, demanding Syrian forces withdraw from Sweida and "leave the Druze alone". "The Syrian regime must pull back and leave the Druze community in Sweida alone," Katz said. Israel, Katz added, "will not abandon the Druze in Syria" and will "enforce the disarmament policy that has been approved." In Syria's Sweida province, tensions have escalated into open conflict in recent days, where armed clashes between Druze and Bedouin groups have resulted in dozens of casualties. The Druze — a group that split from Ismaili Shi'ism in the 10th century — are concentrated in Sweida and certain Damascus suburbs such as Jaramana and Ashrafiyat Sahnaya. During Syria's 14-year civil war, Druze factions formed their own militias and have remained largely self-governed. While many Druze in Syria have said they do not want Israel to intervene on their behalf, factions from the minority have also been suspicious of the new authorities in Damascus.
