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In a spiritual speech in Jerusalem, the new envoy referenced God’s will and linked his Christian faith to the Jewish people in unprecedented terms.
“New Syrian regime is religious, jihadist, intolerant of minorities,” former intelligence officer tells JNS.
Northern border mayor warns of regional threats after the massacre of Syrian Druze and the destruction of two villages by HTS-backed militias.
The IDF is closely monitoring the situation in Syria and “remains prepared for a range of defensive scenarios.”
Netanyahu approved the sensitive project in Jerusalem’s Muslim Quarter; Jordan was informed hours before work began.
Elite Israeli units uncovered bunkers and an arms cache in the cross-border strike, amid efforts to shield Druze villages from violence.
The Metropolitan Police logged the incident as a “racially aggravated attack,” according to journalist David Collier.
“May his prayers for justice and peace be realized promptly in the immediate release of Israel’s hostages,” the Israeli president wrote.
Five wounded Syrian Druze civilians evacuated to Ziv Medical Center in the Galilee
President Ahmed al-Sharaa must “protect the Druze in the suburbs of Damascus from attacks by jihadist rioters,” said Defense Minister Israel Katz.
“Israel is fighting Islamic jihad more than any other country. We should realize that and support them. After they take Jerusalem, the next target will be Rome.”
“Israel will not allow harm to the Druze community in Syria,” stated Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office.
