Netanyahu Reveals 2025 Ultimatum to Syria Over Druze Slaughter
Summarized from All Israel News by baba
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu revealed he gave Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa an ultimatum in 2025 to stop attacks on Druze civilians in Suwayda, Syria. Following the phone call, Israel conducted airstrikes in Damascus. The Syrian forces withdrew, but the attacks resulted in nearly 2,000 deaths. Netanyahu vowed to protect the Druze community, highlighting close ties between Israeli and Syrian Druze. U.S. mediation efforts for a peace agreement are ongoing.
The story in 6 lines · by baba
- Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu issued an ultimatum to Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa in 2025 to halt attacks on Druze civilians.
- Netanyahu's call preceded Israeli airstrikes on Damascus targeting the Syrian Presidential Palace and General Staff headquarters.
- The Syrian withdrawal followed the ultimatum and strikes, but attacks resulted in nearly 2,000 deaths, including 789 Druze civilians.
- Israeli Druze leaders had pressured the government to intervene in the "slaughter of Druze" in Suwayda.
- Syrian Druze spiritual leader Sheikh Hikmat al-Hijri thanked Israel for saving his community.
- U.S. mediation continues for a security arrangement and peace agreement between Israel and Syria.
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