Israel announced on Friday that it conducted airstrikes near the presidential palace in Damascus and warned of potential further military action in order to urge Syrian authorities to safeguard their Druze people from the violence that has been targeting them. The head of the Druze community referred to this violence as a “genocidal campaign” amidst the ongoing conflict between sectarian groups.
Source: https://www.france24.com/en/middle-east/20250502-israel-demands-druze-protection-with-strikes-near-damascus-presidential-palace
