Syrian Official Fears Israeli-Backed Druze Attack in Southern Syria
Translated & summarized from i24NEWS by baba
A senior Syrian official told i24NEWS that Druze militias are preparing an attack in southern Syria, with the belief that Israel will support the offensive. The Syrian government is concerned about armed groups in As-Suwayda preparing operations against its forces. Meanwhile, an American official stated that talks with Israel will not restart before elections.
The story in 4 lines · by baba
- A Syrian official fears Druze militias will attack southern Syria with Israeli backing.
- Armed groups in As-Suwayda are reportedly preparing an operation against Syrian government forces.
- Syrian officials believe Israel will encourage and support a potential offensive.
- An American official stated that talks with Israel will not resume before elections.
A senior Syrian government official has expressed concern that Druze militias may launch an attack in southern Syria with Israeli support, according to a report by i24NEWS. The official stated that armed groups in the southern Syrian city of As-Suwayda are preparing for an operation against government forces. Syrian officials believe that Israel will encourage and support such an offensive.
Separately, an American official indicated that discussions with Israel would not resume before elections. The report did not specify which elections the American official was referring to.
