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I don’t mean for this article to come across as anti-Israel, because it’s not, but they sure do seem to love war.
After President Trump ended the Iran / Israel war, Israel has now set its sights on Syria.
Here is Netanyahu explaining how Israel will now invade and occupy Syria:
BREAKING:
Netyanahu announced that Israel is going to occupy Southern Syria
Netanyahu announces demilitarization and occupation of the region to south of Damascus, from the Golan Heights and to the Druze Mountain area. pic.twitter.com/Qbfrwwk786
— Megatron (@Megatron_ron) July 17, 2025
Netyanahu announced that Israel is going to occupy Southern SyriaMany are pointing out the strange coincidence that each time his trial starts back up, a new war breaks out:
Netanyahu was in court today, so Israel started a massive bombing campaign in Syria and court was adjourned. pic.twitter.com/x9gfUQVFrU
— Owen Shroyer (@OwenShroyer1776) July 16, 2025
Here’s what it looks like in Damascus right now:
BREAKING:
This is not Gaza.
This is not Beirut.
This is Damascus.
Israel is raining bombs on Syria’s capital, targeting civilian neighborhoods and government sites, in one of the oldest cities on Earth — a city that has stood for over 11,000 years. pic.twitter.com/7iPm4WwPZg
— sarah (@sahouraxo) July 16, 2025
Here’s a quick summary of all we know so far:
Israeli airstrikes in Syria: Israel conducted strikes on Damascus and southern Syria, targeting military sites including the defense ministry, presidential palace, and army positions—citing the defense of the Druze community amid intense sectarian clashes in Sweida.
Rocket fire from Syria: For the first time in over a year, two rockets were launched from southern Syria toward the Israeli‑controlled Golan Heights. They landed in open areas and caused no injuries; Israel responded with artillery fire and subsequent airstrikes. The interim Syrian government was held responsible.
Impact on Netanyahu’s trial: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s corruption trial paused briefly as reports of the strikes emerged, underscoring regional security concerns intersecting with domestic political issues.
Diminished Syria‑deal prospects: With the breakdown of diplomatic momentum, analysts warn that Israel must be explicit about its goals in Syria and regarding Iranian influence, as diplomatic windows narrow.
Druze civilian protection: Israel publicly stated its actions aimed to protect the Druze minority and prevent Syrian military entrenchment near its border.
Ceasefire beginnings and fragility: A fragile ceasefire in Sweida emerged post-clashes between Druze militias and Bedouin tribes, but peace was quickly threatened by Israel’s intervention and Syria’s military withdrawals.
Regional and international reactions: The U.S. appealed for calm, distancing itself from the strikes but promoting diplomatic channels. Syria condemned Israel’s actions as violations of sovereignty, while Syria’s government took steps to control “outlaw” militias in Sweida.
Human and material toll: Syrian state reports cite at least 150–250 deaths in the Druze region and strikes near Damascus causing at least three fatalities, though civilian casualty figures remain uncertain.
Strategic positioning of Israel: The combined military actions and rhetoric emphasize Israel’s resolve to prevent Iranian-backed forces from establishing footholds in Syria.
Warnings and deterrence: Israel warned of continued military responses if Syrian forces remain near areas adjacent to the Golan Heights, signaling a low tolerance for threats from its northern frontier.
More detailed information from IsraelNationalNews here:
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu released a statement regarding Israel’s military actions in southern Syria following the violation of the demilitarization policy in the area and the massacre of Druze citizens by Syrian regime forces.
Netanyahu made clear that “we set a clear policy: the demilitarization in the area south of Damascus, from the Golan to the Jabal al-Druze area, that is one line. The second line – the protection of the brothers of our Druze brothers, the Druze of Jabal al-Druze. These two things were violated by the regime in Damascus. It sent military south of Damascus, into the area that was supposed to be demilitarized, and it began to slaughter the Druze. We could not accept that in any manner.”
Netanyahu added that due to the events, he ordered aggressive military action: “Therefore, I ordered the IDF to act, and to act with force. The IAF struck both the murder gangs and the armoured vehicles. I also added a goal to strike the Defense Ministry in Damascus.”
The Prime Minister further stated that the strikes brought a clear result: “As a result of these intense actions, a ceasefire prevailed, and the Syrian forces withdrew back to Damascus. That’s important. This is a ceasefire that was obtained through strength. Not through requests, not through begging – through strength. We are achieving peace through strength, calm through strength, security through strength, on seven fronts.”
Netanyahu made clear that Israel would uphold an assertive policy to protect the Druze, and stated: “This is will also be our continued policy, we will not allow the military forces to go south of Damascus, we will not allow the harm of the Druze on Jabal Druze.
Netanyahu concluded with a personal request he had received: “I want to share something that very much moved me over the past two days. Sheikh Muafak Tarif, the head of the Druze community in Israel, contacted me. He told me the following: ‘During the Holocaust, when they butchered you, the Jews, you called for help, and no one came. Today they are butchering us, the Druze, and we are calling for the help of the State of Israel.’ And I said, he’s right. We acted, and we will continue to act as needed.”
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