Israeli attacks kill two more as Syria government reaches deal with Druze

aljazeera.comPublished: 5/3/2025

Summary

The conflict in Syria has drawn sharp accusations over the treatment of the Druze minority. Israeli forces have launched air raids citing protection for the minority amid government violence, but this has sparked resistance from the Syrian Druze community. Last weekend, at least 15 air strikes in Damascus caused eight injuries and two civilian deaths, with Israel confirming these attacks without evidence or further details. The situation is complicated by rising tensions between pro-government forces and Druze fighters, exacerbated by以色列's claims of protecting the minority amid international condemnation.