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Published on 16:25 GMT

Moment terrified presenter takes cover as Israel launches major strikes on Syria

The harrowing moment a Syrian TV presenter took cover as Israel launched an airstrike on Damascus was caught on camera. Prior to the strike, the woman can be seen in the video talking to the camera, with the city in the background. Seconds later, the …

Source: Daily Express - Right-wing
Published on 17:21 GMT

Who are the Druze and why is Israel bombing Syria to ‘protect’ them?

NewsFeedIsrael has bombed Syria, saying it is acting to ‘protect’ Syria’s Druze minority after fighting broke out between Syrian government forces and Druze fighters. But who are the Druze and what do they have to do with Israel? Osama Bin Javaid explains …

Source: Al Jazeera - Pro-Government
Published on 15:15 GMT

Ceasefire agreement “harder” to reach as Israel strikes Syria

“I don’t think that Israel and Syria are going to reach an agreement any time soon.” Robert Geist Pinfold, a lecturer at King’s College London, explains why the Israeli attacks on Syria’s capital Damascus will make it harder to reach a ceasefire agreement …

Source: Al Jazeera - Pro-Government
Published on 13:25 GMT

Ceasefire collapses as fighting escalates in southern Syria

NewsFeedA ceasefire in Suwayda in Syria has collapsed, as fighting between Druze groups and Syrian forces continues. Israel, which says it wants to protect the Druze, has carried out more air strikes on Syrian troops. Published On 16 Jul 202516 Jul 2025

Source: Al Jazeera - Pro-Government
Published on 17:20 GMT

Israel launches strikes on Damascus as sectarian violence flares in southern Syria – video

Missile strikes collapsed four floors of the Syrian defence ministry on Umayyad Square in Damascus on Wednesday. State media said at least two officers had been wounded. The attack came after Syrian security forces were sent to Sweida, southern Syria to …

Source: The Guardian - Center-left
Published on 15:50 GMT

Israel strikes Syria over clashes in south

Israel hit Damascus, Syria, with a major air attack on Wednesday, vowing to shield Druze communities from alleged attacks by the Syrian government, officials said. CBS News contributor Robert Berger has the latest.

Source: CBS News - Neutral
Published on 20:15 GMT

Rubio: US has engaged with all parties in Syria clashes, agreed on steps to end situation

Source: The Jerusalem Post - Center-right
Published on 12:33 GMT

Syria conflict grows as Egypt and Jordan warn of regional instability

Source: The Jerusalem Post - Center-right
Published on 12:29 GMT

Syria conflict grows as Egypt and Jordan warn of regional instability

Source: The Jerusalem Post - Center-right
Published on 12:29 GMT

Netanyahu: 'My Druze brothers, do not cross the border into Syria, let the IDF do its job'

Source: The Jerusalem Post - Center-right