Israel Intensifies Airstrikes in Syria Amidst Escalating Violence Involving Druze Community
Tensions have erupted in southern Syria, particularly in the Druze-majority city of Suwayda, where violent clashes between Druze militias and Bedouin clans have resulted in significant casualties. Amidst the chaos, Israel has ramped up its military operations, launching strikes on Syrian military headquarters in Damascus and threatening to escalate its involvement if the Syrian regime continues its offensive against the Druze community. Reports indicate that several hundred Israeli Druze have crossed the border into Syria, prompting the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) to confirm efforts to return them. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has urged the Druze not to enter Syria, warning of the dangers involved. As the humanitarian situation deteriorates, with at least 93 Gazans reportedly killed in recent conflicts and over 200 casualties among Syrian forces, the region remains on edge.
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