16.07.2025 16:12
The Israeli army has launched new attacks on Damascus, the capital of Syria. The moments when Israel struck the General Staff were broadcast live. In the footage, the anchor was seen hiding under the table in fear, and thick clouds of smoke rose after flames erupted from the hit building. It was reported that there were many dead and injured in the attack.
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The Israeli army has carried out new airstrikes on Damascus, the capital of Syria. In the afternoon, Israeli fighter jets targeted the entrance of the General Staff Headquarters and struck the building two more times later in the day. It has been reported that there are many dead and injured in the latest attacks.
In a statement announcing the attack on Damascus, the Israeli army said, "The Israeli army continues to monitor the regime's actions and developments against Druze civilians in southern Syria. It is conducting attacks in the region in line with instructions from the political echelon and is prepared for various scenarios."
THE ATTACK WAS BROADCAST LIVE
The attack carried out by Israel on Syria was reflected in a live broadcast. In the footage, after a loud explosion, flames were seen rising from the General Staff building, followed by a thick cloud of smoke, and moments were captured where the anchor hid under the table in fear.
DEFENSE MINISTER KATZ: OPERATIONS WILL CONTINUE
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz stated after the second attack on Damascus, "The Israeli army will continue its operations until the forces attacking the Druze completely withdraw." Al Jazeera also reported that there was a heavy attack on the Syrian Ministry of Defense.
HAD STRUCK IN THE AFTERNOON AS WELL
The Israeli army spokesperson announced that they had carried out an airstrike on the entrance of the General Staff Headquarters in Damascus, increasing their threats under the pretext of events in Suwayda, where Druze are concentrated, in southern Syria.
The Israeli army stated that it is "monitoring" the events centered around the Druze in southern Syria and the steps taken by the Syrian administration, and reported that "Israel is targeting the region in line with instructions from the political will and is preparing for various scenarios."
EVENTS ERUPTING IN SUWAYDA
On July 13, clashes had begun between Bedouin Arab tribes and Druze armed groups over mutual kidnapping incidents in Syria's Suwayda province.
The Damascus administration had dispatched security forces affiliated with the Ministries of Defense and Interior to the region to stop the clashes.
There had also been violent clashes between the security forces entering Suwayda on the morning of July 15 and local groups.
Defense Minister Murhaf Abu Kasra declared a ceasefire in Suwayda but stated that a response would be given in case of any attack or gunfire from illegal groups.
Hikmet al-Hicri, one of the spiritual leaders of the Druze, initially approved the entry of government forces into the city but later reversed this stance a few hours later, calling on the people of Suwayda to resist government forces.
Israel has also been conducting airstrikes around Suwayda in Syria under the pretext of "protecting the Druze" since yesterday.
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