Netanyahu Issued Ultimatum to Syrian President During Druze Massacre
Summarized from Israel National News by baba
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu issued an ultimatum to Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa on July 16, 2025, demanding Syrian forces withdraw from As-Suwayda by 10:00 p.m. during a Druze massacre. Netanyahu rejected al-Sharaa's request for a 48-hour delay and threatened further strikes. Following the call, the IDF struck targets in Damascus, which Netanyahu credited with ending the massacre. The details emerged from documents held by the State Comptroller, with i24NEWS planning to release a full transcript.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Netanyahu demanded Syrian forces withdraw from As-Suwayda by 10:00 p.m. during a Druze massacre.
- Syrian President al-Sharaa requested a 48-hour delay, which Netanyahu rejected.
- Israel Defense Forces struck targets in Damascus after the phone call.
- Netanyahu stated the call and strikes stopped the massacre.
- Details emerged from documents held by the State Comptroller.
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