As-Suwayda, Syria – Early Friday morning, the Israeli military spokesperson announced that airstrikes had targeted infrastructure and facilities belonging to the Syrian regime in the southern part of the country.
These strikes came as a “direct response” to attacks against the Druze population in As-Suwayda province in recent hours. This escalation reflects Tel Aviv’s stated commitment to “protecting minorities” in border areas.
Details of military objectives
According to the official statement, warplanes attacked a command center and weapons systems located within Syrian army camps in the southern region during the night.
The Israeli army explained that these facilities were being used in connection with the attacks targeting Druze civilians in As-Suwayda on Thursday. It also emphasized that the operation achieved its objectives with precision.
“Red line” to protect the Druze
In a strongly worded warning, the Israeli army asserted that it “will not allow any harm to come to the Druze in Syria,” indicating that it will continue to act by all available means to protect them and prevent a recurrence of attacks against them.
These statements serve to establish a new security equation that the Israeli army seeks to impose in southern Syria. This equation means that any targeting of the Druze community will be met with a direct military response against regime targets.
Field monitoring and political preparedness
The statement concluded by emphasizing that the Israeli army continues to closely monitor developments on the ground in southern Syria, maintaining the highest level of readiness to act in accordance with instructions from the political leadership.
These developments coincide with a volatile situation in As-Suwayda, placing the region at risk of escalation. This is particularly concerning given the convergence of regional interests and fears that southern Syria could become a direct and protracted battleground. It is worth noting that this intervention comes amidst significant field complexities in As-Suwayda province. This has prompted Tel Aviv to reaffirm its “alliance of minorities” as part of its security strategy in the northern region.
