The tension escalates at the Israeli-Syria border, following the Israeli Air Force blow at the Syrian Army General Staff in Damascus. Pressures by the Druzians residing in Israel are intensifying, with a request to IDF to expand businesses in Syria in order to protect their fellow citizens against the ongoing attacks.

Concern and mobilizations in the Druzian community

The crisis was triggered by violent episodes in Suedein southern Syria, where the forces of the Syrian army, with the support of armed Bedouin and Sunni jihadists, attacked the Drouzian community there. Thousands of residents were forced to leave their homes, while the victims’ report is heavy. According to Report of the Syrian Observatory for Human Rightsin the last three days, 203 people have been killed in the wider area, including 71 Druzo civilians and local leaders, some of whom were executed publicly. Among the victims are children.

The climate rage And agony also influenced the Druzens on the Golan Heights, which today attempted to tear down a part of the border fence in order to cross Syria. Their top leader in Israel, Muafak Tarif, announced a nationwide strike in the villages of the community, calling it Israeli state in immediate intervention. Similar reactions and demonstrations are also recorded among the Drungers in Lebanon. Their political leader, Walid Jublat, is now particularly embarrassed about the latest developments.

Military developments and determination of Netanyahu

In response to bloody events, today, Israeli Air Force hit two Syrian divisions in Dara province, following a new drone attack on the entrance of the Syrian Army General Staff in Damascus. Tel Aviv says that bombing recommends clear warning To Syrian President Bashar al -Assad to end the attacks on suede.

Prime Minister Netanyahu said last night: “Israel will not allow a second Lebanon on our northern border” and reiterated the required demilitarization of southern Syria and the commitment to the safety of the Drussians in the area. The same stance was also held by Defense Minister Israel Kats and Mosand Denty Barneas, leaving open the possibility of wider military operations.

International reactions and prompts for self -restraint

Washington is also closely watching the scene, with the special envoy to Syria, Thomas Barak, to call, as she typically pointed out, to ‘Self -restraint of all sides’. The Syrian government reiterates, on the other hand, that its only aim is to unite and the security of all citizens, regardless of ethnic identity.