Brief by Shorts91NewsDesk / 03:53pm on 03 May 2025,Saturday International
On May 3, 2025, Israeli airstrikes targeted multiple locations in Syria, including Damascus, killing two civilians and injuring at least eight others. Israel stated the strikes were aimed at protecting Syria's Druze minority amid escalating unrest, a claim rejected by Druze leaders. In response to recent violence and Israeli involvement, the Syrian government reached a deal with Druze representatives to boost security and collect heavy weapons from local fighters. UN envoy Geir Pedersen denounced the Israeli attacks as violations of Syrian sovereignty. Druze leaders emphasized their autonomy and condemned Israel's actions as politically motivated interference. (PC: Al Jazeera)
