Summary
Israel said its military hit Syrian army camps in response to attacks on the Druze community in southern Syria. The fighting involved government forces, local tribes, and Druze factions. Syria's official news agency did not mention these events.
Key Facts
- Israel bombed Syrian army camps, saying it was a response to attacks on the Druze.
- The Israeli military stated they would not allow harm to the Druze community.
- Fighting involved government forces, local tribes, and Druze factions in Suwayda.
- Mortar shells hit Druze-controlled areas and later residential neighborhoods, causing fear.
- Syria's state-run news agency did not report on the Suwayda fighting or Israeli strikes.
- Israel has moved into Syrian territory after the fall of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad.
- Tensions in the region increased after U.S. and Israel attacks on Iran.
- Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa called for peace and said Syria is in solidarity with Arab states.
