Israel conducted a military operation in Syria, targeting an extremist group allegedly preparing to attack the Druze minority in Sahnaya, a town near Damascus. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office announced that this strike was aimed at conveying a warning message to Syria's new Islamist government. Since the fall of Bashar Assad in December 2024, the Druze community, which is mostly situated in southern Syria, has expressed fears regarding their safety amid rising sectarian tensions, particularly following ongoing clashes between Druze and Sunni gunmen, leading to several fatalities in nearby areas.
Israel's military conducted a strike targeting an extremist group poised to attack the Druze community in Sahnaya, signaling a serious warning to the Syrian regime.
With the ousting of Bashar Assad, the Druze minority fears for its safety under the new Islamist government, prompting Israel's warning operation.
The British-based Syrian Observatory reported ongoing fierce clashes between Druze locals and armed forces, indicating escalating sectarian violence in the region.
The clashes in Jaramana city resulted in 17 fatalities, underscoring the severe sectarian tensions and violence affecting the Druze community.
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