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Netanyahu Reveals Phone Call to Syrian President Amid Druze Massacre

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Netanyahu Claims Israeli Strikes Stopped Syrian Druze Massacre

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Hebrew · Sole source

Prime Minister Netanyahu stated that Israel intervened in southern Syria to stop a massacre of Druze civilians. He claimed Israeli forces struck targets in Damascus and that a direct call to Syrian official al-Shar'a led to the cessation of the violence. Netanyahu asserted that these actions prevented further harm to the Druze population during an offensive by al-Julani's forces.

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  • Prime Minister Netanyahu claims Israel stopped a massacre of Druze in southern Syria.
  • Netanyahu stated Israeli forces struck targets in Damascus, including the Defense Ministry.
  • He reported a "short and very sharp" phone call with Syrian official al-Shar'a.
  • The Prime Minister asserted the Druze massacre ceased following Israeli intervention.
  • The events occurred during an offensive by forces associated with al-Julani.

Prime Minister Netanyahu recounted an incident where he claims Israel intervened to halt a massacre of Druze civilians in southern Syria. According to Netanyahu, Israeli forces "took down" the Ministry of Defense in Damascus and a target within the presidential palace complex. He then personally contacted a Syrian official, al-Shar'a, in what he described as a "short and very sharp" conversation. Following this intervention, Netanyahu stated, the "massacre of the Druze stopped."

The prime minister repeated these claims, emphasizing the effectiveness of the Israeli actions in preventing further harm to the Druze population amidst actions by al-Julani's forces.

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