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Israel has confirmed the execution of a military operation in Syria targeting gunmen who had reportedly attacked Druze fighters in the country’s southern region.
According to the Israeli military, the operation aimed to neutralize “terror elements” responsible for aggression against the Druze minority community near the border. The strike was described as a response to a “serious security threat” posed by militants operating in the area.
The incident occurred near the Syrian city of Suwayda, a stronghold of the country’s Druze population. Tensions in the region have escalated in recent months amid rising militant activity and civil unrest. Israeli officials stressed that the strike was defensive in nature and intended to prevent further instability along Israel’s northern frontier.
No additional details were released regarding the identities of the gunmen or the number of casualties. Syrian state media reported explosions in the area, while opposition-linked sources claimed several fighters had been killed.
While Israel seldom comments publicly on its military activities in Syria, it has consistently voiced concern over armed groups operating near its border, especially those supported by Iran or Hezbollah. The Israeli Defense Forces reiterated their commitment to safeguarding all communities in the region, including the Druze.
The Syrian government has yet to issue an official response to the incident.
This operation highlights the mounting volatility along the Israel-Syria border amid ongoing regional tensions and the evolving conflict landscape within Syria.