Netanyahu Issued Ultimatum to Syria's Assad Over Druze Massacre
Translated & summarized from Behadrei Haredim by baba
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu delivered an ultimatum to Syrian President Bashar al-Assad on July 16, 2025, demanding Syrian forces withdraw from Sweida or face intensified Israeli attacks due to a "genocide against the Druze." Assad's request for a 48-hour delay was rejected, and hours later, the IDF struck targets in Damascus, including the presidential palace.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu demanded Syrian forces withdraw from Sweida by 10 PM on July 16, 2025.
- Netanyahu warned Syrian President Bashar al-Assad that "genocide is being carried out against the Druze."
- Assad's request for a 48-hour extension to withdraw forces was rejected by Netanyahu.
- Following the ultimatum, the IDF attacked key targets in Damascus, including the presidential palace.
- The dramatic conversation was revealed by i24NEWS reporter Noya Dromi.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu issued a stark ultimatum to Syrian President Bashar al-Assad on July 16, 2025, demanding an immediate withdrawal of Syrian forces from the Sweida region. The unprecedented conversation, revealed by i24NEWS reporter Noya Dromi, occurred at 1:30 PM.
Netanyahu stated, "Genocide is being carried out against the Druze. By 10 PM, your forces must withdraw from Sweida, or we will increase our attacks." He expressed frustration that previous messages, conveyed through mediators, had not been properly understood.
President Assad requested a 48-hour extension to address the situation, but Netanyahu immediately rejected the request, insisting, "It is unacceptable. Withdraw your forces first." Assad responded, "I had hoped the conversation would proceed differently."
The ultimatum was swiftly enforced. Hours after the call concluded, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) launched strikes on key targets in Damascus, including the presidential palace and the chief of staff's building.
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