Netanyahu Claims Direct Call Ended Syrian Druze Massacre
Translated & summarized from Maariv by baba
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu revealed he made a "very sharp" phone call to Abu Mohammed al-Julani that he claims ended a massacre of Druze people in Syria. Netanyahu made the remarks at a conference for the Druze community, stating he would do whatever is necessary to protect them. The article also details separate diplomatic efforts involving Saudi Arabia and Syria concerning a potential deployment of Syrian troops to Yemen.
The story in 6 lines · by baba
- Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated he spoke directly with Abu Mohammed al-Julani to end a Syrian Druze massacre.
- Netanyahu described his call with al-Julani as "very sharp" and claimed it stopped the violence.
- The Prime Minister vowed to protect the Druze community and secure the return of Syrian abductees.
- Al-Julani leads Hayat Tahrir al-Sham and has close ties with Turkey.
- Separate talks may send 10,000-20,000 Syrian soldiers to fight in Yemen.
- These potential troop deployments are part of broader Saudi-backed efforts in Yemen.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated during a conference for the Druze community that he personally intervened to stop a massacre of Druze people by Syrian forces, claiming a "very sharp" phone call with Abu Mohammed al-Julani, the leader of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, led to its cessation. "I will do everything necessary to protect our brothers, your brothers and our brothers. We will not allow the massacre to continue, and we must also return them (the Syrian abductees) to their homes. There is still work to be done," Netanyahu said, adding that he could not reveal all details but that the commitment came "from the depths of the soul."
Al-Julani recently took control of Syria after the ousting of former President Bashar al-Assad, maintaining close ties with Turkey and reportedly being a protégé of Erdogan. The article also mentions discussions in Riyadh between Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and the Syrian President regarding the potential deployment of 10,000 to 20,000 Syrian soldiers to Yemen. These forces, possibly including the 90th and 84th divisions, would bolster Saudi-backed Yemeni government troops fighting the Houthis. The 84th Division reportedly includes foreign Islamists who fought against Assad during the civil war as part of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham. These contacts occur amidst a broader ground offensive by Yemeni government forces, supported by Saudi Arabia, aimed at recapturing territories from the Houthis, including Sanaa and the Bab al-Mandab strait.
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