Israeli raids on the vicinity of the Presidential Palace and the Chiefs of Staff in Damascus
Reuters news agency reported today, Wednesday, that a wounded caused by an Israeli strike against the Syrian Ministry of Defense, and the Arab correspondent confirmed destruction in the Syrian Staff building as a result of the Israeli raids
The Syrian Ministry of Health said that the death toll from the Israeli raids on Damascus has risen to 3 dead and 34 injuries.
Two Syrian security sources told Reuters that an Israeli raid targeted the Ministry of Defense in the capital.
This raid comes in light of the escalation of the situation in southern Syria, as clashes take place in the province of As -Suwayda, which the Druze constitute most of its population, and Israel claims to defend them.
"The Israeli occupation army continues to monitor developments and regime measures against the Druze civilians in southern Syria. According to the instructions of the political leadership (Israeli), the defense army is bombing the area and preparing for various scenarios," the Israeli army said in a statement.
Earlier, the Israeli Defense Minister, Yisrael Katz, warned that Israel will continue to bomb Syria if the Damascus authorities did not withdraw its forces from the city of As -Suwayda, where the Druze lives.
After changing power in Damascus at the end of 2024, the Israeli government has repeatedly declared its support for the Syrian Druze and expressed its intention, if necessary, to help them self -defense in facing the possibility of destabilizing the situation.