Brief by Shorts91NewsDesk / 11:59am on 02 May 2025,Friday International
On May 2, 2025, Israel executed a targeted airstrike near Syria’s presidential palace in Damascus, striking just 100 meters from its perimeter. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed the strike was aimed at sending a strong deterrent to the interim Syrian government led by Ahmed al-Sharaa. The operation follows escalating sectarian clashes between Sunni Muslims and the Druze minority, which left over two dozen dead. Defense Minister Israel Katz warned Syria against deploying forces south of Damascus or endangering the Druze, stressing Israel’s commitment to regional stability and minority protection. (PC: Reuters)
