Soaring temperatures in the Middle East reached boiling point this weekend as Israel launched its largest air campaign in Syria this year, sparking international outcry. 🌍💥 The Israeli military confirmed on Saturday that troops were deployed to southern Syria to prevent "hostile forces" from entering Druze-majority areas, following airstrikes targeting over 20 sites across six provinces.
🔍 What Happened? Late Friday, 12 Israeli fighter jets struck key infrastructure, including anti-aircraft systems near Damascus. The IDF vowed to "eliminate threats" to Israel’s security, but the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights called it the year’s most intense bombardment, with casualties reported in Rural Damascus.
💔 Humanitarian Angle: Amid the chaos, Israel airlifted aid to Syria’s Druze community, evacuating 15 injured residents for medical care. Yet Lebanese Druze leader Walid Jumblatt urged rejecting "Israeli interference," calling for unity to protect Syria’s sovereignty.
🌐 Global Reactions: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres condemned the strikes near Syria’s presidential palace, demanding respect for its sovereignty. Saudi Arabia, the Arab League, Iraq, and Iran joined the chorus, accusing Israel of destabilizing the region. Tehran slammed the attacks as a bid to "destroy Syria’s defenses" for broader ambitions.
⚡ Why It Matters: The escalation highlights fragile regional alliances and the high stakes of foreign interventions. With diplomatic tensions rising, the world watches to see if de-escalation efforts will prevail—or if chaos will spread further.
