Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 02:31pm on 16 Jul 2025,Wednesday International
An Israeli airstrike struck Syria’s state TV building in Damascus during a live broadcast, forcing the anchor to flee mid-telecast. Defence Minister Israel Katz warned of “painful blows” to come, vowing continued action against Syrian forces in Suweida, where clashes with Druze fighters have escalated. Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu reaffirmed Israel’s commitment to protect the Druze community and keep southwestern Syria demilitarized. This marks the third consecutive day of strikes, including one on Syria’s defence ministry. Katz warned Israel would escalate further if Damascus ignored these warnings. Tensions continue to rise as ceasefire efforts collapse.
