Israel bombs Syria’s Druze city of Suwayda hours after ceasefire
Summary
Israeli forces carried out air strikes on Suwayda, a city in southern Syria, where fighting occurred after the Syrian government announced a ceasefire. Israel stated the objective of its actions was to support the Druze minority in the region, while Syria condemned the strikes as illegal. Fighting in Suwayda between different groups has resulted in multiple casualties over recent days.Key Facts
- Israeli forces launched air strikes in Suwayda, southern Syria, after a ceasefire was announced.
- The Syrian Ministry of Interior reported that Israeli air support aided armed groups against government troops.
- Syria condemned Israel's actions as violations of international law.
- Sheikh Hikmat al-Hajri, a Druze leader, accused the Syrian government of breaking the truce.
- Israel stated its strikes aimed to protect the Druze minority from violence.
- Fighting between Bedouin and Druze groups has caused over 30 deaths and injured more than 100 people.
- The Druze are a minority religious group mostly living in the southern Syria region.
- Israel has conducted regular air strikes in Syria since 2024, with an average frequency of every three to four days.
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