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Druze communities in southern Syria face increasing threats from Iranian-backed militias and regime forces, reflecting broader regional instability and sparking concern over minority rights and Israel’s security interests.
Iran’s years-long intervention in Syria has yielded diminishing returns, highlighted by the removal of Shiite symbols from key religious sites as Damascus seeks autonomy and regional reintegration.
Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham terrorists opened fire on the Druze village of Qanaqar in southern Syria. Residents responded with gunfire, highlighting growing sectarian conflict and the ongoing threat from regional terror groups.
Renewed clashes in Syria’s Ashrafiyah region highlight continued instability near the Israeli border, as Iranian-backed militias further entrench their positions and Israeli officials monitor developments for potential escalation.
World Health Organization aid vehicles reached Jaramana, near Damascus, underscoring ongoing humanitarian needs as Iranian-backed forces deepen their hold in southern Syria and conflict continues to destabilize the region.
Officials and Druze leaders in Syria convene in As-Suwayda to address recent unrest in Jaramana and Ashrafiyet Sahnaya, highlighting the broader threat posed by Iranian-backed destabilization efforts.
Salafi terror factions originating from Idlib are collaborating with allied militias in intensified operations targeting Druze communities south of Damascus, escalating violence and regional instability in war-torn Syria.
Fighter jets were reportedly observed over Syria’s presidential palace against a backdrop of mounting regional instability fueled by Iranian-backed militias, Israeli self-defense operations, and escalating cross-border threats.
Israel carried out precision airstrikes in Syria, targeting Iranian-backed militias and military sites with the aim of curbing Iranian entrenchment and arms transfers near Israel’s borders.
Israel launched its fifth airstrike in Syria this month, targeting Iranian-backed militia sites and aiming to disrupt arms transfers and prevent regional entrenchment of hostile forces.
The Syrian interim government imposed a citywide curfew in Jaramana through Thursday, citing rising security threats as Iranian-backed militia activity intensifies. Local residents face mounting hardship amid ongoing instability.
Explosions were reported near Damascus, attributed to suspected Israeli strikes on Iranian-backed forces. The incident underscores escalating tensions over Iranian military activity in Syria and Israel’s regional security strategy.
Syrian security authorities announce full control over Ashrafiyeh after recent clashes, initiating efforts to restore security and stability in the war-affected district amid ongoing regional tensions.
Turkey denounces Israeli strikes in Syria, calling for Syrian territorial integrity and warning against foreign intervention. The development underscores regional tensions amid ongoing Israeli measures against Iranian-backed terror proxies.
Israel launched a second airstrike on Syrian regime security centers, escalating its campaign to target Iranian-backed infrastructure and deter regional threats originating from Syria’s conflict zone.
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