Israel’s air force launched an airstrike near Syria’s presidential palace early Friday, following warnings to Syrian authorities over ongoing violence near Druze-populated villages in southern Syria.
The attack came after days of intense clashes between pro-government gunmen and Druze fighters on the outskirts of Damascus, which left dozens dead or wounded. The Israeli military confirmed its fighter jets struck near the Palace of President Hussein Al-Sharaa but offered no further details.
Syrian pro-government media reported that the strike landed near the People’s Palace, situated on a hill overlooking the capital.
The Druze, a religious minority with roots in a 10th-century offshoot of Ismailism, have a significant presence in Syria, particularly in Sweida province and suburbs of Damascus. Israel’s involvement marks a rare escalation as tensions continue to rise in the region.
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The attack came after days of intense clashes between pro-government gunmen and Druze fighters on the outskirts of Damascus, which left dozens dead or wounded. The Israeli military confirmed its fighter jets struck near the Palace of President Hussein Al-Sharaa but offered no further details.
Syrian pro-government media reported that the strike landed near the People’s Palace, situated on a hill overlooking the capital.
The Druze, a religious minority with roots in a 10th-century offshoot of Ismailism, have a significant presence in Syria, particularly in Sweida province and suburbs of Damascus. Israel’s involvement marks a rare escalation as tensions continue to rise in the region.
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