Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 02:04am on 17 Jul 2025,Thursday International
The U.S. Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, expressed deep concern (July 16, 2025) over Israeli airstrikes targeting Syrian government positions in Damascus and Sweida, following violent clashes between Druze militias and Bedouin tribes . The Trump administration urged Israel to pause operations and pursue diplomatic talks with Damascus . Israel defended its strikes as necessary to protect Syria’s Druze minority and to neutralise threats near its border . Meanwhile, a new ceasefire was attempted in Sweida, but violence continues to destabilise the region amid rising international alarm. (PC: Mint)
