Netanyahu Reveals Direct Call to Syrian President Stopped Druze Massacre
Translated & summarized from Behadrei Haredim by baba
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu revealed he contacted Syrian President Ahmed al-Shar'a directly to halt a massacre of Druze in Syria. Following Israeli strikes on Damascus, Netanyahu's "short and sharp" call led to the immediate cessation of the violence. He pledged continued Israeli efforts to protect the Druze and facilitate their return to their homes.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke directly with Syrian President Ahmed al-Shar'a to stop a Druze massacre.
- Netanyahu's call to al-Shar'a occurred after Israel struck targets in Damascus.
- The Prime Minister described the intervention as a "short" and "sharp" conversation.
- Netanyahu pledged continued Israeli efforts to protect the Druze in Syria.
- He also committed to helping the Druze return to their homes.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu revealed on Sunday that he personally intervened to stop a massacre of Druze in Syria by directly contacting the Syrian president at the time, Ahmed al-Shar'a. Speaking at an event with members of the Druze community, Netanyahu recounted that following Israeli airstrikes on targets in Damascus, including the Ministry of Defense and a site within the presidential palace complex, he called al-Shar'a.
Netanyahu described the conversation as "very short. Very sharp." He stated that immediately after the call, the massacre of the Druze ceased. "We took down the Ministry of Defense in Damascus. We took down a target inside the presidential compound. And I picked up the phone to al-Shar'a," Netanyahu said. "There was a very short conversation. Very sharp. And the massacre stopped."
During his address, Netanyahu pledged to continue working for the protection of the Druze in Syria, stating, "I will do whatever is necessary to protect us, your brothers and our brothers." He emphasized that Israel would not permit the continuation of the massacres and stressed that the cessation of violence was not the end of the mission. The Prime Minister also highlighted the need to help the Druze return to their homes, adding, "We need to return them to their homes too. There is still work to be done. I cannot tell everything, but this commitment comes from the bottom of my soul."
