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On April 30, 2025, Israel conducted an airstrike in Sahnaya, a town situated approximately 15 kilometers southwest of Damascus, Syria. The operation targeted an extremist group allegedly preparing to attack the local Druze community. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Israel Katz described the strike as a “warning operation,” emphasizing Israel’s expectation that the Syrian government will act …

Israel’s defense ministry has directed the military to prepare for the defense of the Druze community in Jaramana, a suburb of Damascus, in response to reported attacks by Syrian forces. This directive, issued by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Israel Katz, underscores Israel’s commitment to protecting the Druze minority in the region. The situation escalated following clashes in …