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Netanyahu Reveals Phone Call to Syrian President Amid Druze Massacre

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AlarabSecurity

Netanyahu Reveals Direct Line to Damascus, Claims Call Stopped Druze Attacks

Translated & summarized from Alarab by baba

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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu revealed a direct phone call with Syrian President Ahmed Al-Shar'a that he claims immediately stopped attacks on the Druze community. Netanyahu stated the conversation was brief and sharp, and that Israel would protect its Druze "brothers." He made the announcement during a conference with Druze leaders, promising further action without disclosing details.

The story in 5 lines · by baba

  • Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu revealed a direct phone call with Syrian President Ahmed Al-Shar'a.
  • Netanyahu claims the call immediately stopped attacks on the Druze community in Syria.
  • The Prime Minister described the conversation with Al-Shar'a as very brief and sharp.
  • Netanyahu vowed to do everything necessary to protect the Druze community.
  • The announcement was made during a conference with Druze leaders and members.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu revealed on Thursday that he initiated a direct phone call with Syrian President Ahmed Al-Shar'a to halt attacks against the Druze community in Syria. Netanyahu stated that the call, described as very brief and sharp, resulted in an immediate cessation of the assaults. He made these remarks during a conference with Druze community leaders and members, emphasizing Israel's commitment to protecting minorities across its borders. "I spoke with Al-Shar'a, it was a very short and very sharp conversation, and thanks to it the massacre stopped immediately," Netanyahu stated. He further affirmed Israel's ongoing dedication to regional security and pledged to "do everything necessary to protect our Druze brothers," though he declined to provide further details on future actions.

AlarabArab · Nazareth

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