Israel carries out attacks on Damascus: We hit the headquarters of the Syrian Army General Staff

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2025-07-16 12:54:00 | Bota

Israel carries out attacks on Damascus: We hit the headquarters of the Syrian

Israeli attacks also on the Druze stronghold of Sweida, which the Syrian army has already occupied - Clear message from the Israelis against the Saraa regime - Israeli Druze are moving towards southern Syria

Syrian media reports that an Israeli airstrike has been carried out in Damascus. According to the information, a loud explosion was heard in the capital after a drone flew over the area. There were no immediate reports of injuries, while it is estimated that the attack was mainly a warning.

The Israeli military claimed responsibility, noting that it hit the headquarters of the General Staff (in the area where the Ministry of Defense is located) of the Syrian army.

"The Israeli Defense Forces recently attacked the entrance gate of the Syrian regime's General Staff headquarters in the Damascus area of Syria," the IDF said, as it released a video of officers monitoring and assessing the situation in Syria.

Israel's Channel 14 reported that "an Israeli warplane launched an airstrike outside the Syrian regime's central military base, as a message to the legitimate government running the country . "

Reuters, for its part, cited two Syrian security sources, according to whom "an Israeli attack targeted the Defense Ministry in Damascus" .

With this attack, Israel seeks to send a message to the Syrian regime army, which is operating against the Druze in southern Syria. In addition, the IDF also reported new attacks in Sweida, in southern Syria.

"The Israel Defense Forces continue to monitor developments and activities against Druze civilians in southern Syria and, in accordance with the instructions of the political echelon, are striking the area and are prepared for various scenarios," the IDF explained.

Syrian forces had been deployed in the Sweida area, claiming their aim was to suppress internal conflicts. However, the Israeli side reportedly considers their presence a threat to the Druze community.

At the same time, information and videos circulating on the internet suggest that Druze from Israel are trying to cross the Syrian border and head towards Sweida, in order to support the Druze of Syria who have been attacked in recent days by the Syrian regime army. (A2 Televizion)

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