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Netanyahu's Demilitarization Call Sparks Fears, Escalates Tensions

2/27/2025

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On February 25, 2025, Israel's military operations near Damascus clashed with Syria's efforts for post-conflict dialogue. Prime Minister Netanyahu's call for demilitarization in southern Syria sparked fears within the Druze community. Critics argue these moves threaten to destabilize Syria further, intensifying the already dire humanitarian crises in Gaza and the West Bank.

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On February 25, 2025, Israel's military operations near Damascus clashed with Syria's efforts for post-conflict dialogue. Prime Minister Netanyahu's call for demilitarization in southern Syria sparked fears within the Druze community. Critics argue these moves threaten to destabilize Syria further, intensifying the already dire humanitarian crises in Gaza and the West Bank.