INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
Israeli forces have intervened directly in southern Syria, launching airstrikes against Syrian military positions after fighting surged in
live in Syria, Lebanon, and Israel.Historically, the Druze and Jewish communities have shared mutual respect and cooperation, particularly
in Israel, where Druze citizens serve in the military and engage fully in social and political life.Official statements confirm that
(Photo Internet reproduction)When violence broke out between Druze groups and others in southern Syria, Israeli leaders quickly pledged to
shield their kin across the border if threatened.Fierce fighting in Sweida erupted after disputes at road checkpoints turned into armed
Syrian troops were sent in, reportedly using tanks and mortars in Druze towns.Israel Intensifies Strikes Near Druze Areas Amid Syrian
EscalationLocal sources estimate over 250 deaths and report widespread shelling, power outages, and families sheltering in fear
areas.Two civilians were reportedly injured in the capital, Damascus, during these attacks
Current Israeli policy does not treat all Arabs and Muslims as adversaries.Instead, its military aims to prevent the new Syrian government,
led by Islamist factions following the fall of Bashar al-Assad, and allied Bedouin armed groups from harming the Druze.This stance reflects
both political calculation and the unique status the Druze maintain within Israeli society
Beyond protecting the Druze, Israeli officials stress national security: heavy Syrian troop movements near the Israeli border threaten
stability.Israel has warned Syria to avoid further escalation in Druze areas and signaled readiness for a prolonged campaign if needed
Meanwhile, Israel is already fighting on other fronts, including in Gaza, against Hezbollah in Lebanon, and Iranian-backed groups in Iraq
and Yemen.Officials acknowledge the strain but insist on the necessity of defending threatened minorities and deterring hostile moves along
The consequences reach beyond military affairs.Security along Israeli-Syrian trade corridors is uncertain, businesses face new risks, and
humanitarian concerns grow as power cuts and displacement worsen in southern Syria.Regional stability is at stake as Israel balances
protection for the Druze with avoidance of a wider war
inside Israel.This comes amidst rising instability and complex rivalries in the region
This calculated intervention highlights how community ties and shifting regional politics shape events on the ground.
