Syria
“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.”
Elite Israeli units uncovered bunkers and an arms cache in the cross-border strike, amid efforts to shield Druze villages from violence.
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 will not allow harm to the Druze community in Syria,” stated Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office.
The new Syrian president talked more about uniting his country than reclaiming the Israeli portion of the Golan Heights, according to Rep. Marlin Stutzman.
“We are deeply shocked and saddened by the desecration of the tomb of Rabbi Chaim Vital,” said the Alliance of Rabbis in Islamic Countries.
More than 500 residents of Syria were allowed by their country’s new rulers and Jerusalem to join a pilgrimage in the Galilee.
Dec. 8, 2024: Assad’s regime collapses, and Israel fears strategic weapons could fall into jihadist hands. A missile boat flotilla of the Israeli Navy is tasked with destroying the Syrian fleet at the port of Latakia.
“We entered because Syria fell apart, and therefore, we are holding key positions and are on the frontline to protect ourselves,” said Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir.
