Israel Strikes Syrian Military Headquarters Damascus Amid Sweida Clashes

Israel launched a series of airstrikes targeting the Syrian military's General Staff headquarters in Damascus amid ongoing clashes in the Druze-majority city of Suweida. The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) struck the entrance gate of the compound, with Syrian state media reporting two civilian injuries but no confirmed military casualties. Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz warned that the strikes would continue and intensify unless Syrian forces withdrew from Suweida, emphasizing Israel's commitment to protecting the Druze community. The IDF stated these operations were in response to Syrian government actions against Druze civilians and signaled readiness for further military responses. The strikes followed heightened sectarian violence in Suweida, where nearly 250 people have reportedly died. Israel's actions reflect increasing tensions and its determination to influence dynamics in southern Syria.