On July 16, 2025, Israel conducted airstrikes targeting critical locations near the Syrian presidential palace and a military compound in Damascus. The Israeli military confirmed these actions as part of an escalating campaign against Syrian forces. The Israeli Defense Minister warned that “painful strikes have begun,” indicating a possible intensification of military operations in the region.
The strikes coincided with rising violence in southern Syria’s Druze city of Sweida, where ceasefire agreements between government forces and Druze armed groups recently collapsed. Israel has publicly committed to protecting the Druze minority amid the renewed conflict. Additionally, Israeli drones attacked Sweida city, where clashes between Syrian troops and Druze fighters resumed, resulting in dozens of casualties.
Despite the United States urging Israel to halt its operations, these warnings were reportedly disregarded. These incidents occur against the backdrop of ongoing internal strife within Syria and heightened geopolitical tensions throughout the Middle East.
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