Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has declared ongoing military action in southern Syria to enforce two key demands: keeping areas near Israel's border demilitarized and protecting the Druze minority. The announcement comes after airstrikes targeting Damascus and Sweida province this week, which Israel claims were defensive measures.
🌍 International Backlash Intensifies
11 Arab nations and the U.S. condemned the strikes, with Saudi Arabia and others calling them a violation of Syrian sovereignty. The UN Security Council faces renewed pressure to address the crisis as civilian casualties mount. Meanwhile, Syria's interim authorities report troop withdrawals but accuse armed groups of ceasefire violations.
💔 Humanitarian Crisis Deepens
Nearly 600 people have died in Sweida's clashes, per UK-based monitors, as Bedouin families flee sectarian violence. The region remains tense despite a fragile truce, with new Israeli airstrikes reported Thursday. Observers warn the conflict risks spiraling into broader regional instability.
What’s Next?
Netanyahu’s 'act first' approach signals more volatility ahead. With global powers divided and reconstruction efforts stalled, Syria’s decade-long crisis enters a dangerous new chapter. Stay tuned for updates as this story develops.
