Why Israel Attacked Syria
For weeks, Israel has engaged in back-channel talks over a diplomatic agreement with the Syrian government. Its strikes on Damascus this week highlight a lack of strategic clarity.
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Syrian president vows to protect Druze, slams Israeli attacks on Damascus
Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa has stated that protecting the country’s Druze citizens and their rights is a priority, as he announced that local leaders will take control of security in the city of Suwayda in a bid to end sectarian violence in the …
Israel, Mixing Force With Diplomacy, Takes ‘Discordant’ Approach to Syria
For weeks, Israel has engaged in back-channel talks over a diplomatic agreement with the Syrian government. Its strikes on Damascus this week highlight a lack of strategic clarity.
Syria’s President Condemns Israeli Strikes on Damascus
President Ahmed al-Shara said the airstrike on Damascus threatened to escalate sectarian violence, in his sharpest criticism of Israel since he came to power.
Israeli airstrike hits Sweida city in Syria as tribal fighters clash with Bedouins
Conflict restarts in southern province as Druze groups reportedly target Bedouin villages in ‘revenge’ attacksSyrian government forces have withdrawn from the Druze-majority province of Sweida, ending four days of clashes between the army and local Dru…
Syria Agrees to Cease-Fire in Sweida After Israeli Attack on Damascus
Israel launched deadly airstrikes on Syria’s capital on Wednesday, and threatened to escalate unless Syrian government forces withdrew from Sweida, a southern province dominated by the country’s Druse minority.
Israeli military bombs Syrian government buildings in Damascus
Israeli air attacks hit Damascus on Wednesday, reportedly targeting the Syrian defence ministry, military headquarters and the vicinity of the presidential palace.
Israeli Airstrikes Target Syrian Defense Ministry
Multiple videos show the moment an Israeli missle hit the Defense Ministry and the surrounding area near the presidential palace in Syria’s capital, Damascus, on Wednesday.
Israel Strikes Syria’s Capital, Sending Warning to Government
Israel threatened to escalate attacks on Syrian government forces unless they withdrew from Sweida, a southern province dominated by the country’s Druse minority.
Israel strikes Syria’s defence ministry in third day of attacks
One person killed and 18 injured, say Syrian officials, as Israel intervenes in clashes between government forces and Druze fightersMiddle East crisis – live updatesThe Israeli military struck the Syrian defence ministry in Damascus twice on Wednesday …