Israeli warplanes carry out strikes targeting Syrian government forces as they attempt to enter the
Southern Syria clashes — Israeli warplanes carry out strikes targeting Syrian government forces as they attempt to enter the Druze-majority city of Suwayda in southern Syria. Israeli prime minister Benjami
Context: Southern Syria clashes.
Israeli warplanes carry out strikes targeting Syrian government forces as they attempt to enter the Druze-majority city of Suwayda in southern Syria. Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu claims he ordered the strikes for the protection of the Druze from forces aligned with the Syrian transitional government. [https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/syrian-druze-leader-urges-local-fighters-confront-incoming-government-troops-2025-07-15/ (Reuters)] [https://www.thetimes.com/world/middle-east/article/syria-druze-sweida-city-rgt326mvj ( The Times )]
Event summary via Wikipedia Current Events (2025-07-15).