Israeli airstrikes targeted Suwayda in southern Syria following claims from both the Syrian government and a Druze leader that a ceasefire had been violated. The Syrian Ministry of Interior reported that armed groups resumed attacks with support from Israel F. Israel justified its strikes by claiming a need to protect the Druze minority, viewing them as potential allies. Fighting in Suwayda escalated after a truce was declared, resulting in significant casualties. U.S. envoy Tom Barrack noted diplomatic efforts were underway to restore calm among the involved factions.
The Israeli bombings come after the Syrian government and a Druze leader both said the truce had been broken. Israeli forces have launched air strikes on Suwayda in southern Syria, as fighting returned to the predominantly Druze city hours after the Syrian government declared a ceasefire.
Israel has claimed its attacks on the southern Syrian region bordering Israel are meant to protect the Druze minority, which it sees as potential allies. Israeli Minister of Diaspora Affairs Amichai Chikli said that Israel could not stand idly by as the Druze engaged in fighting.
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