The IDF has struck the Defense Ministry as violence escalates across Druze-populated areas of Syria

Israel attacked the headquarters of the Syrian military and locations near the presidential palace in Damascus on Wednesday. The strike, broadcast live on the Iranian ISNA television channel, was carried out after West Jerusalem issued warnings of “painful blows” in response to Syrian military operations targeting the Druze ethnic minority.

Violent clashes have been going on for several days in the city of Sweida, involving Syrian security forces supported by Bedouin groups, and Druze militants. In an effort to protect the latter, the Israeli…

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