Syria's presidential palace vicinity undergoes military bombardment by Israel, following a cautionary notification concerning sectarian aggression.
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Damascus, Syria is ablaze after Israel's air force unleashed an early-morning strike near the presidential palace. The attack happened on Friday, following days of violent clashes between pro-government forces and the Druze minority sect close to the capital. The fierce conflict has left a deadly toll, with scores of casualties.
The Syrian presidency branded the Israeli airstrike as a "dangerous escalation," accusing it of targeting the state's institutions and sovereignty. In response, they called on international support, stating that these kinds of attacks put Syria's national security at risk, dividing the Syrian people.
Friday's strike marked Israel's second attack on Syria in a week, with the latest assault taking place near the presidential palace, seemingly sending a bold message to Syria's newly formed leadership made up of Islamist groups, spearheaded by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham.
On Thursday, Syria's Druze spiritual leader, Sheikh Hikmat Al-Hijri, denounced the government for a brutal and genocidal attack on the minority community.
Meanwhile, early Friday morning, the Druze religious leadership declared the community as an essential part of Syria and refuses to separate from the country. They emphasized the need for the state's involvement in the southern province of Sweida and advocated control of the Sweida-Damascus highway.
In addition to the bloodshed, this volatile conflict between the pro-government forces and the Druze community is amping up tension in the already chaotic Middle East. The Damascus suburb of Jaramana served as the battleground for earlier clashes this week, and security forces and local Druze gunmen currently engage inside the region. Future deployments involve heavy weapons being handed over to authorities, with defense ministry forces surrounding Jaramana but not venturing into its heart.
Israeli fighter jets targeted an area adjacent to the palace of President Ahmad al-Sharaa, giving no further details about the strike. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Israel Katz collectively declared that "we will not allow the deployment of forces south of Damascus or any threat to the Druze community."
Pro-government Syrian media outlets indicated that the strike hit close to the People's Palace situated on a hill towering above the city. The Syrian government, however, has attributed much of the death toll to their own security forces, with over 99 casualties tallied during the four-day span of clashes. [LIKE US on Facebook to stay updated!]
International Impact
The ongoing conflict has sparked various reactions from international players. France has openly condemned the violence, urging Israel to avoid actions that could add fuel to the fire.
The sectarian clashes have awakened the seemingly dormant tensions among various communities in Syria, while posing challenges to the fragile political landscape. With no easy answers in sight, the struggle for power and control continues to unfold amidst chaos and bloodshed.
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- The escalating conflict in Damascus, Syria, following Israel's air strike, is a matter of significant concern not only within the region but also in global politics and general news.
- Despite the ongoing turmoil, France, as an international player, has openly condemned the violence, urging Israel to avoid actions that could further intensify the situation.
- In Seattle's general news and political discussions, the Syrian conflict, particularly the clashes between pro-government forces and the Druze community, is a topic of interest, largely due to its potential impact on war-and-conflicts in the Middle East.
- The Syrian Druze spiritual leader, Sheikh Hikmat Al-Hijri, added his voice to the international community, denouncing government brutality towards the Druze minority, a move that could potentially escalate the ongoing Syrian crisis.
- The Syrian government's accusations of Israel's air strikes as a dangerous escalation serve as a warning to the international community, emphasizing the urgent need for diplomacy to prevent further war-and-conflicts in Syria and the broader Middle East, an issue that has business implications due to the region's strategic resources.
