Dozens of Israeli Druze crossed from the Golan Heights into Syria’s Sweida province amid escalating violence between Druze militias, Bedouin tribes, and Syrian government forces.
The move followed calls on social media urging Druze solidarity across borders.
In response to what Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said was a Syrian plan to use weapons against the Druze, Israel launched airstrikes on Syrian military convoys, killing and wounding several personnel.
Syria condemned the strikes and accused Israel of causing civilian deaths.
Despite a declared ceasefire by Syria's defense minister, clashes continued, and the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights reported the execution of at least 19 Druze civilians.
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Israel has launched a major airstrike targeting the Syrian Army Headquarters in Damascus, marking a dramatic escalation in regional tensions. The strike comes amid rising clashes along the Israeli-Syrian border and growing concerns over Syrian military coordination with Iranian-backed forces. Analysts warn this could trigger a wider confrontation as Israel signals it will no longer tolerate hostile movements near its northern front.
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In a dramatic escalation, Israeli warplanes launched a wave of airstrikes on southern Syria, targeting tanks, convoys, and rocket launchers in the governorates of Suwayda and Daraa. The strikes followed deadly sectarian clashes in Suwayda that killed over 30 people and injured nearly 100, prompting Syria to declare a ceasefire and withdraw heavy military equipment.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered the military action to disrupt the movement of Syrian and Iranian-backed militias advancing near Israel’s northern border. The Israeli Defense Forces say the attacks were aimed at halting the convoys before they reached strategic positions.
As Syria burns and Iran looms in the background, the question now is: How close are we to a broader war in the region?
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Israel’s Minister of Diaspora, Amichai Chikli, shared shocking videos of Syria’s HTS forces humiliating Druze men, sparking outrage. He compared Syria’s ruling government to Hamas, calling for its elimination. Sectarian violence has erupted, with HTS forces battling Druze militias in Suweida, leaving over 100 dead. Despite a declared ceasefire, Druze leaders accuse Syrian forces of breaking the truce. In response, Israeli PM Netanyahu ordered strikes on Syrian troops, vowing to protect the Druze community due to historic ties. Damascus condemned the strikes as “treacherous aggression.”
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Syrian troops have entered Sweida after Druze leaders approved military deployment to end deadly clashes with Bedouin groups. Over 100 people have been killed, including civilians and security forces, as violence spiraled across the province. Damascus imposed a curfew and declared a ceasefire following an agreement with Druze factions. This marks the first major military entry into Sweida since President Ahmed al-Sharaa assumed power. The government says troops aim to protect civilians and will respond only to attacks by outlawed factions.
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Israel launched an airstrike on Syrian tanks approaching the Druze-dominated Sweida region, releasing chilling footage of the attack. The IDF says the strike was a defensive measure to protect the Druze minority and deter threats near Israel's border. Defense Minister Katz warned Syria against escalation. The move follows intense clashes in Sweida that killed over 80, including civilians. Israel has reiterated its vow to prevent hostile forces from gaining a foothold in southern Syria amid growing regional instability.
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Donald Trump will host Qatari Prime Minister Al-Thani at the White House Wednesday as Gaza ceasefire negotiations enter a decisive phase. The dinner meeting will focus on Qatar’s mediation role, a potential 60-day truce, and phased hostage releases. Trump, who recently spoke with Emir Sheikh Tamim, is also expected to discuss Iran’s nuclear program. Earlier, Trump expressed optimism for a ceasefire breakthrough. Meetings with Bahrain’s king and crown prince signal a broader push for Middle East peace and Israeli troop withdrawal.
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Heavy fighting and an Israeli airstrike have led to casualties in Syria’s Sweida province, in a sharp escalation of regional and sectarian tensions.
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In a stunning diplomatic development, officials from Israel and Syria are holding quiet, backchannel talks for the first time in over a decade. This move comes after months of intense regional conflict involving Iran-backed groups like Hamas and Hezbollah, pushing both Jerusalem and Damascus to reassess their long-standing enmity. The United States, with backing from Donald Trump and his envoy Tom Barrack Jr., is mediating the effort, aiming to cool tensions along the volatile Golan Heights border.
At the center of this pivot is Syria's new president, Ahmed al-Shara, who has signaled a dramatic shift from the hardline rejectionism of the Bashar al-Assad era. The primary driver for this newfound diplomacy is a shared strategic goal: limiting the influence of Iran and its proxies in southern Syria. For Israel, this is a matter of national security; for al-Shara's new government, it's a path toward securing sovereignty, gaining Western legitimacy, and obtaining much-needed economic relief.
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