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Israel Orders Strikes on Syrian Military in Druze Areas Amidst Escalating Violence

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced on Tuesday that he has directed strikes against Syrian military targets, specifically in regions with a significant Druze population. This action comes as clashes intensify in syria’s Sweida province,where dozens have reportedly lost their lives since Sunday.

Netanyahu and Defense Minister Israel Katz stated that the strikes targeted “regime forces” and military assets positioned in Sweida with the intent of harming the Druze community. their joint statement emphasized Israel’s dedication to protecting the Druze people in Syria, citing a “deep brotherhood alliance” with their Druze citizens in Israel. The statement further asserted that Israel’s actions aim to prevent the Syrian regime from harming the Druze and to ensure the demilitarization of the border area with Syria.

However,Syrian Defence Minister Murhaf Abu Qasra maintains that a ceasefire is still in effect between the government,Bedouin groups,and the Druze.

Earlier on Tuesday, the Druze spiritual leadership issued a statement indicating their willingness to permit Syrian forces into Sweida city to quell the violence. They urged armed factions to disarm and cooperate with the advancing troops.

Contradicting this, a prominent Druze leader, Sheikh Hikmat al-Hajri, who has been critical of the current Syrian leadership, later declared that the spiritual leadership’s statement had been “imposed” by Damascus. He further alleged that Syrian troops had violated the agreement by continuing to fire on residents. The ongoing conflict in the region has resulted in numerous casualties.