Israel has carried out a series of powerful airstrikes on key military sites in Damascus, including the Syrian Defense Ministry and areas near the presidential palace.
The strikes come as deadly clashes erupt between Syrian government forces and Druze militias in the southern city of Sweida, with Israel claiming its intervention is to protect the Druze minority. The escalation marks one of Israel's most significant military actions in Syria since the fall of Bashar al-Assad, raising fears of a broader regional conflict. Despite international calls for de-escalation, Israel has warned of further 'painful blows' if Syrian forces do not withdraw from Druze areas.
A temporary ceasefire has been announced in Sweida, but the situation remains volatile with hundreds reported killed in recent sectarian violence.
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