Israel-Syria Conflict
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Context : Israel conducted rare airstrikes on central Damascus, including the Syrian Defence Ministry headquarters and areas near the Presidential Palace. The strikes follow escalating clashes between Syrian government forces and Druze armed groups in Sweida, a southern Syrian city.
Israel claims its operations aim to support the Druze minority, signaling growing Israeli military involvement in Syria, with troop redeployments from Gaza to the Golan Heights.
Key Locations
| Location | Significance |
|---|---|
| Damascus | Syrian capital; site of Israeli airstrikes including Defence Ministry |
| Sweida | Southern city; Druze-majority; scene of intense government-Druze clashes |
| Majdal Shams | Golan Heights area with Druze population; tear gas clashes occurred |
| Golan Heights | Strategic plateau; Israeli military redeploying troops here |
| Gaza | Source of Israeli brigade redeployed to northern front |
| Presidential Palace Hills | Near Damascus; struck during Israeli air raids |