Israel attacked Damascus: Why IDF targeted Syria’s military headquarters; All of you have to know about the Drews Crisis and Sweda Clash
Israel on Wednesday launched rare airstrikes in Damascus, which targeted a site near the Syrian military headquarters and the President’s Mahal. Israeli officials said Syrian drews were attacks with the aim of protecting minorities amidst an increase in violence in southern Syria.According to the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), the army entered the entrance of the Syrian General Staff Complex and a “military target” near the President’s Mahal. The Syrian Health Ministry confirmed 18 injuries from at least one death and the Damascus attacks.
AFP images showed damage to buildings in the premises of the Ministry of Defense as smoke increased on Damascus.Why Israel includesIsraeli Defense Minister Israel Katj warned Damascus to “leave the draus alone in Sweda” and “painful explosion” threatened until the Syrian forces moved back from the region. The Israeli forces were allegedly rebuilt from Gaza to border with Syria to prevent a possible spillover.Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed the position of Israel, saying that southern Syria should be demarcated for the safety of the Israeli region and the Drews community, which also has a large population in Israel.What is happening in SwedaDrews clashed between armed groups and Syrian government forces earlier this week in the city of Majority-Druz in Sweda. Eyewitnesses claimed that Syrian troops rather than implementing the ceasefire, biased with the Bedouin tribes against the Drews Fighters and citizens.The UK -based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights reported more than 300 deaths in Sweda province from Sunday, in which 27 drozers were allegedly executed by Syrian forces. Video and images showed misuse of looted houses and drew religious figures.The Syrian state media on Wednesday announced a new ceasefire, which failed in earlier attempts, deploying security posts in the city of Sweda. However, the sporadic gunfire continued, increasing doubt on the effectiveness of the Trus.Human concerns growEyewitness accounts of the Drews Citizens described the apprehensions for family members trapped in Sweda. Communication Blackouts made it difficult to confirm the safety of the residents, with the report of burnt houses and execution.Drew leaders labeled the struggle as “existence fights” for their community.Internationally, the United States, France and the European Union condemned the violence. US State Secretary Marco Rubio expressed “deep concern” over reports of civil attacks.Background: Communal Tension and Role of IsraelDrews are located in a religious minority, mainly Syria, Lebanon and Israel with a population of about one million globally. In Syria, their relationship with gradual governments has been complex.Since the Islamist-led government replaced Bashar al-Assad last December, ethnic and religious minorities such as drozers have feared to be marginalized. Israel has intensified an airstrikes on Syrian military goals, beware of Islamist forces near its borders.Israeli officials see their functions as a protective measures for drews and a strategic move, which is a strategic move to prevent hostile forces from establishing the presence of Israeli Golan Heights.What next?Israeli Defense Minister Katj warned that if the Syrian forces fail to withdraw from Sweda, Israel can increase its intervention.Meanwhile, despite the announcement of fresh ceasefire, the situation in Sweda remains unstable, with the number of civic casualties, looting and excellent reports of running bullets.Netanyahu’s government promised to continue military action to implement a buffer zone in southern Syria and “protects the draus”. The global community is pressurizing for de-escation, but conditions on the ground suggest that violence may persist.
