Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:15am on 17 Jul 2025,Thursday International
The US says it has agreed on "specific steps" to end escalating violence in Syria, following Israeli airstrikes on Damascus targeting the Syrian defence ministry. Over 350 people have died in sectarian clashes in Suweida province since Sunday. Israel claims the strikes aimed to protect the Druze community. The Syrian military began withdrawing from Suweida as part of a deal with local leaders. Syria accused Israel of inflaming tensions and killing civilians. The US, Israel, and Arab states reportedly coordinated ceasefire efforts. Israel vows further strikes if Syrian forces remain in Suweida, highlighting the region’s fragile security situation. (PC: India Today)
