Israel shifts troops from Gaza to Syria border amid strikes
Israeli military officials announced the redeployment of troops from Gaza to the Syrian frontier following strikes in defense of the Druze minority. The strikes targeted military sites in Syria, including near the presidential palace in Damascus, resulting in casualties and ongoing clashes in the region.
An Israeli military official announced that troops stationed in Gaza would be redeployed to the frontier with Syria to defend the Druze minority. Soldiers are preparing to move from Gaza to the northern border with Syria, where Israel has targeted military sites in Damascus. The Israeli military continues to strike Syrian regime targets in Damascus, including the presidential palace area. Witnesses reported hearing explosions near the palace, with one person killed and 18 wounded. Israeli strikes also hit the city of Sweida, leading to clashes despite ceasefire attempts. Syrian government troops were sent to quell the fighting but ended up clashing with Druze militias. Israeli Prime Minister urged Druze not to cross the border, emphasizing the seriousness of the situation. The European Union expressed alarm over the clashes and called for a ceasefire to protect civilians.
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