{"id":125306,"date":"2025-05-02T19:51:53","date_gmt":"2025-05-02T19:51:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/npasyria.com\/en\/?p=125306"},"modified":"2025-05-02T19:51:55","modified_gmt":"2025-05-02T19:51:55","slug":"israel-threatens-further-strikes-on-syrian-government-and-military-sites","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/npasyria.com\/en\/125306\/","title":{"rendered":"Israel Threatens Further Strikes on Syrian Government and Military Sites"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>By Kardo Roj<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>DAMASCUS, Syria (North Press) \u2013<\/strong> Israel has threatened to carry out additional airstrikes targeting both military and government-affiliated sites in Syria, signaling a sharp escalation in regional tensions following recent violence in Druze-majority areas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">According to a report broadcast by the Israeli Public Broadcasting Corporation (KAN) on Friday, the Israeli military is poised to launch new attacks on selected targets across Syria. These include sites under the control of the transitional Syrian government, as well as military installations believed to be involved in recent unrest in regions with significant Druze populations, including Suwayda, Jaramana, and Sahnaya.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Israeli government has positioned the possible strikes as a warning to Damascus. Defense Minister Israel Katz and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu have both approved the targeting plans, which aim to deter further actions against Druze civilians.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThese strikes are intended as a clear message to the Syrian leadership,\u201d the report quoted an Israeli official as saying. \u201cAny retaliation against the Druze population will be met with severe military consequences.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The latest developments come less than 24 hours after the Israeli Air Force struck a location near the presidential palace in Damascus. That strike, which occurred early Friday morning, was seen as a significant provocation and prompted swift condemnation from the Syrian government, the Arab League, and several Arab nations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While Israel did not officially confirm its role in the operation, multiple Israeli officials have reiterated their country\u2019s \u201cred lines\u201d concerning threats to the Druze community, many of whom share religious and familial ties with Israeli citizens.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tensions have spiked in southern Syria after days of unrest in Druze-majority areas. Reports of violent clashes between local groups and Syrian state security forces have resulted in dozens of casualties. The Syrian government has described the groups involved as \u201coutlaws,\u201d while some local sources suggest the clashes were sparked by grievances over governance and discrimination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Israeli officials have cited these developments as justification for intervention, describing the unrest as a humanitarian concern for the Druze minority. However, regional analysts note that the Israeli government\u2019s rhetoric may also be motivated by broader strategic interests, including containing Iranian influence and deterring any military buildup near its borders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In response to the Israeli statements and reported plans for further strikes, the Syrian Presidency issued a firm denunciation, calling the threats \u201ca blatant breach of international law and a dangerous escalation against Syrian sovereignty.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThe Israeli aggression, supported by false pretexts, is a continuation of policies aimed at weakening the Syrian state,\u201d the statement read. \u201cThese actions will only strengthen our determination to protect national unity and territorial integrity.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Arab League and several member states have already condemned the recent Israeli strike near the presidential palace. On Friday, the League called the action a \u201cflagrant violation of Syrian sovereignty,\u201d urging the UN Security Council to take immediate steps to prevent further escalation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The U.S. State Department also weighed in, with spokesperson Tammy Bruce criticizing \u201cincitement against the Druze\u201d and calling for protection of all civilians in Syria. However, Washington has not commented directly on the Israeli airstrikes.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>By Kardo Roj DAMASCUS, Syria (North Press) \u2013 Israel has threatened to carry out additional airstrikes targeting both military and government-affiliated sites in Syria, signaling a sharp escalation in regional tensions following recent violence in Druze-majority areas. 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