Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 07:09am on 17 Jul 2025,Thursday International
Syria’s government and Druze leaders have announced a new ceasefire after deadly clashes in Sweida left over 300 people dead, including civilians and soldiers. Israeli forces, citing threats from militants, continued rare airstrikes in central Damascus, hitting the Defense Ministry and sites near the presidential palace. Israel’s Defense Minister vowed to escalate until Syrian forces withdraw. The violence follows sectarian tensions and Israeli concerns over militants near its Golan Heights border. Druze communities in Israel protested, while Syrian civilians reported killings, kidnappings, and atrocities. The U.S. expressed concern and is working to de-escalate the crisis through diplomatic channels. (PC: NDTV)
