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Israel Strikes Syria to Protect Druze Amid Ongoing Conflict

5/1/2025

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Israel launched airstrikes in Syria aimed at an extremist group threatening the Druze community in Sahnaya, close to Damascus. Prime Minister Netanyahu reaffirmed Israel's dedication to safeguarding the Druze, underscoring deep familial connections. The timing of the strikes on Israel's Memorial Day underscores the persistent sectarian strife and violence plaguing the Druze amid Syria's ongoing chaos.

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Israel launched airstrikes in Syria aimed at an extremist group threatening the Druze community in Sahnaya, close to Damascus. Prime Minister Netanyahu reaffirmed Israel's dedication to safeguarding the Druze, underscoring deep familial connections. The timing of the strikes on Israel's Memorial Day underscores the persistent sectarian strife and violence plaguing the Druze amid Syria's ongoing chaos.