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Published on 03:14 GMT

US says it did not support Israel's Syria strikes as Sharaa vows to protect Druze

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States did not support recent Israeli strikes on Syria, the State Department said on Thursday (Jul 17), as Syria’s interim president Ahmed al-Sharaa accused Israel of trying to fracture the country and pledged to protect …

Source: Dunya News - Indeterminate
Published on 02:46 GMT

Archbishop Mourad, Bishop of Homs, Candidly Explains Situation in Syria

The Bishop of the Syrian Catholic Church does not hesitate: he says and repeats that "today, Syria is finished as a country." But he wants to believe in the continued existence of the Church in Syria, because he sees it as God's will: " …

Source: FSSPX.NEWS - Pending
Published on 02:39 GMT

World News | Israeli Dy Chief of Mission Explains Demography, History of Israel-Syria Conflict

New Delhi [India], July 18 (ANI): The Deputy Chief of Mission of Israel in India, Fares Saeb in a video message explained the history of Druze people, as the Israeli government is asserting to protect them in Syria. Saeb claimed that the Druze people are …

Source: Latestly - Indeterminate
Published on 02:36 GMT

‘To protect the Druze’: Why Israel bombed Syria

Israel hit Damascus with powerful airstrikes on Wednesday, ostensibly to “protect” Syria’s Druze minority which has borne the brunt of ongoing sectarian clashes in the country.“We will not allow the terrorist regime of radical Islam in Syria to harm the …

Source: The Indian Express - Center-left
Published on Jul 17, 2025

Israel airstrike hits vicinity of Syria's Sweida, Syrian state news agency says

Source: The Jerusalem Post - Center-right
Published on 02:25 GMT

Arab, regional states reaffirm support for Syria sovereignty

Arab and regional foreign ministers back Syria’s sovereignty, condemn Israeli aggression, and call for international support to rebuild Syria and end foreign interference. Foreign ministers from 11 Arab and regional states, including Jordan, the UAE, …

Source: Al Mayadeen - Left-wing
Published on 02:25 GMT

Erdogan, Bin Salman back Syria in phone call with Al-Sharaa

Turkey and Saudi Arabia voiced firm support for Syria following deadly Israeli airstrikes on Damascus. Turkey and Saudi Arabia have declared their support for Syria following a deadly wave of Israeli airstrikes that struck the heart of Damascus, killing …

Source: Al Mayadeen - Left-wing
Published on Jul 17, 2025

US says it did not support Israel’s Syria strikes as Sharaa vows to protect Druze

SYRIA BLAMES ISRAEL, VOWS TO DEFEND DRUZE Speaking on Thursday, Sharaa said Israel had "consistently targeted our stability and created discord among us since the fall of the former regime". He said protecting Druze citizens was a national …

Source: Channel News Asia - Pro-Government
Published on 02:21 GMT

Israeli drone strikes hit Sweida as clashes escalate in Syria's south

Israeli drone strikes target Walgha and western Sweida as clashes erupt between Druze factions and Arab tribal militias in southern Syria. Local Syrian sources reported that Israeli occupation drones carried out airstrikes on the village of Walgha in the …

Source: Al Mayadeen - Left-wing
Published on 02:21 GMT

Erdogan slams Israeli strikes on Syria, says will not accept division

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan reaffirmed Turkey’s rejection of any division of Syria, condemned Israeli aggression, and stressed that a stable Syria is essential for regional peace. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan declared on Thursday that …

Source: Al Mayadeen - Left-wing