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Israeli army strikes more targets in Syria
The Israeli army says it is continuing to bomb southern Syria. The military says it has targeted tanks, rocket launchers, weapons and pickup trucks with heavy machineguns making their way to Suwayda.
Syrian presidency condemns Suwayda attacks, promises to hold those responsible to account
Syria’s presidency has issued a statement saying the attacks in the Suwayda governorate constitute “criminal and illegal behaviour” and cannot be accepted.
“We, in the Syrian government, strongly condemn these heinous acts and affirm our full commitment to investigating all related incidents and holding accountable all those proven to be involved,” state media quoted the statement as saying.
“Any party responsible for these acts, whether individuals or outlawed organisations, will be held accountable under strict legal measures, and we will not allow them to go unpunished.”
The presidency assured residents in Suwayda that their rights would “always be protected, and that we will not allow any party to tamper with their security or stability”.
The statement was issued as the Israeli army continues to carry out attacks on Suwayda.
Columns of smoke rise over Syrian Defence Ministry
Smoke is billowing over the Syrian Defence Ministry. Just a few minutes ago, there were at least three to four strikes. Twenty minutes ago, there were two strikes, and a few hours ago, there was an Israeli drone strike at the entrance of that building.
Israeli warplanes are circling the skies over the Syrian capital.
There’s panic in the city, especially after the first major strike approximately 20 minutes ago.
‘The heavy blows have started’: Israeli defence minister
Israel Katz has posted these words on X above a video showing a Syrian presenter abruptly taking shelter after a large explosion in central Damascus.
In a separate statement, Israel’s defence minister said the Israeli army will continue “to operate vigorously in Suwayda to destroy the forces that attacked the Druze until they withdraw completely”.
