Israel has intensified its air strikes on Syria, targeting locations near Damascus in response to violent sectarian clashes threatening the Druze minority. Prime Minister Netanyahu emphasized Israel's commitment to safeguarding the Druze community, who faced severe violence this week with over 100 casualties, leading to accusations of genocide by their spiritual leader. This situation has prompted calls for international intervention. Israel's Foreign Minister has pressured global powers to protect Syria's minorities while Syria's Foreign Minister advocates for national unity as crucial for stability.
This is a clear message to the Syrian regime: We will not allow [Syrian] forces to deploy south of Damascus or any threat to the Druze community.
The violence has been condemned as a genocidal campaign by Syria's Druze spiritual leader Sheikh Hikmat al-Hijri, who called for immediate intervention by international forces.
Israel's Foreign Minister Gideon Saar urged the international community to fulfil its role in protecting minorities in Syria, especially the Druze, from the regime.
Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani called for national unity as the solid foundation for any process of stability or revival in Syria.
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