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16-07-2025
The Syrian government deployed forces to the predominantly Druze city of Suweida following deadly sectarian clashes between Druze militias and Bedouin tribes, resulting in at least 200 deaths. Israel bombed Syrian government forces around Suweida, prompting condemnation from Syria and a request from the US for Israel to cease its strikes.
Entities: Syria, Israel, Druze, Suweida, Benjamin Netanyahu • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
16-07-2025
Israel carried out a series of powerful airstrikes on Damascus, Syria, escalating tensions with the Syrian government. In response, Syria withdrew its troops from the southern city of Suwayda and agreed to a new ceasefire deal with Druze militia. The strikes, which killed at least three people, were part of Israel's campaign to support the Druze population, an Arab minority group involved in deadly clashes with Syrian government forces. The US intervened to prevent a larger clash between Israel and Syria, with Secretary of State Marco Rubio engaging with all parties to end the conflict.
Entities: Israel, Syria, Damascus, Suwayda, Druze • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
16-07-2025
Fighting between Syrian government forces and Druze fighters has resumed in the city of Sweida despite a ceasefire, prompting Israel to launch a strike against the Syrian defence ministry in Damascus. The violence has killed nearly 250 people, with Israel warning of further strikes if Syrian forces do not withdraw from the Druze heartland.
Entities: Israel, Syria, Druze, Sweida, Damascus • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
16-07-2025
Israeli air strikes hit Syrian army headquarters and near the presidential palace in Damascus, killing at least three people and injuring 34. The strikes are part of Israel's campaign to defend the Druze minority in Syria and push Islamic militants away from its border. The Syrian government and Druze leaders announced a ceasefire after days of clashes that killed over 300 people in Sweida.
Entities: Israel, Syria, Damascus, Druze, Sweida • Tone: urgent • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
16-07-2025
Israel launched airstrikes on Syria's capital, Damascus, targeting the Defense Ministry headquarters and an area near the presidential palace, in response to clashes between Syrian security forces and Druze armed groups in southern Syria. The strikes killed three people and wounded 34. Israel said it was intervening to defend the Druze minority, while Syria condemned the attacks as targeting 'government institutions and civilian facilities.' The international community, including the UN and several countries, has condemned Israel's actions, with the US expressing worry and calling for a ceasefire.
Entities: Israel, Syria, Druze, Damascus, Sweida • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
16-07-2025
Israel launched airstrikes on Syria's capital, Damascus, targeting the defense ministry and an area near the presidential palace, in response to Syrian government forces' actions in Sweida, a region with a significant Druse minority. The strikes followed days of bloody clashes in Sweida, resulting in over 300 deaths. The Israeli government warned it would intensify strikes if Syrian forces didn't withdraw. A cease-fire was later reached, and Syrian government forces began withdrawing from Sweida. The conflict highlights the challenges faced by Syria's new president, Ahmed al-Shara, in stabilizing the country and reasserting authority.
Entities: Israel, Syria, Damascus, Sweida, Druse minority • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
16-07-2025
Israel launched dozens of strikes across Syria, including in the capital Damascus, amid sectarian violence in the country's south. The Israeli Defense Forces claimed they were targeting forces of the new Islamist government to protect the Druze minority. The strikes killed at least three people and wounded 34 in Damascus. The violence in southern Syria has resulted in at least 169 deaths and over 200 wounded since Sunday. The Syrian government has condemned Israel's actions as 'treacherous aggression,' and the US is attempting to calm tensions.
Entities: Israel, Syria, Druze, Israel Defense Forces, Damascus • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
16-07-2025
The ultra-Orthodox Shas party has quit Israel's coalition government, weakening Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's parliamentary majority amid the ongoing Israel-Gaza war. Shas demanded that Netanyahu enshrine the military exemption for ultra-Orthodox Jews into law and secure a deal to bring home Israel's remaining 50 hostages in Gaza. The party's departure reduces Netanyahu's coalition to 50 out of 120 parliamentary seats, with another ultra-Orthodox partner, United Torah Judaism, having quit on Monday. Opposition leader Yair Lapid called the resulting minority government 'illegitimate' and advocated for new elections.
Entities: Benjamin Netanyahu, Aryeh Deri, Shas party, Israel, Gaza • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
