Israel bombards Syria's Damascus as US says steps agreed to end violence
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Syria initiates the withdrawal of its army from Suwayda as Israel intensifies its airstrikes, hitting crucial targets in Damascus and causing civilian casualties. The Israeli military maintains that its operations are aimed at protecting the Druze minority and demands the Syrian government's troop withdrawal from Suwayda. Syria's government condemns these strikes as part of a systematic effort to create chaos and insecurity. A recent ceasefire agreement in southern Syria follows significant mortality rates, further complicating the region's already volatile situation.
Israeli air strikes targeted Syria's presidential palace and military headquarters in Damascus, resulting in three casualties and over 30 injuries, marking a significant escalation in attacks.
Syria's Ministry of Foreign Affairs condemned Israeli actions as part of a systematic policy to destabilize the country, urging the international community to respond to Israeli aggression.
Israel claims its bombing campaign in Syria aims to protect the Druze minority, pressing for the withdrawal of Syrian troops from Suwayda amidst escalating violence.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced an agreement among conflicting parties in southern Syria to take concrete steps towards ending ongoing violence after a failed ceasefire.
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